Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Home Health
Newport News, Virginia
Riverside Home Health Newport News

Job Opportunity: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Home Health

Location: Newport News, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) with home health experience required
• Minimum 1 year of home health experience
• Will see approximately 5-6 patients per day
• No on-call responsibilities
• Local candidates allowed at the same rate

Required Qualifications

• Valid Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license in Virginia
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• Minimum 1 year of home health experience in a Home Health setting
• Valid and current driver’s license (required for all Home Health positions)
• Must be at least 21 years old (25 if transporting patients) with a minimum of 3 years driving experience
• Background check: 7-year criminal history check within a year of start, updated annually, including all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years
• Physical exam within the last 12 months
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility requirements
• Required immunizations/vaccinations or approved exemptions:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
  • Seasonal Flu (required during flu season)
  • COVID vaccination preferred
• Drug screening within the last 12 months
• Two professional references required
• Application/resume required

Certifications & Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification current and valid (online CPR not accepted)
• Other certifications as applicable to the specialty and facility requirements
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency as applicable, to be completed within one year of start date

Additional Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreement, dress code policy, safety brochure, drug-free policy, hand washing hygiene policy, and scrub color agreement
• Photo for badge meeting facility standards (recent, professional, neutral background, no hats/headphones, etc.)
• Virginia State Police Check required and must be cleared prior to start
• Fingerprinting per state requirements (effective 7/15/2025)
• Annual updates for TB questionnaire and other health documents as required

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Candidates must comply with all background checks, health screenings, and documentation prior to start
• Orientation includes pass/fail testing (computer-based learning) relevant to the position

This position is ideal for a COTA with home health experience seeking a travel contract in Virginia with a well-defined patient load and no on-call duties.