Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA): Remote Care Navigator

Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour

Job description:

If you’re a licensed COTA who is excited about helping patients succeed in a remote setting, we’d love to hear from you! Join us at Tandem RTM and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of rehabilitation.

• Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour
• Part time
• Fully remote

At Tandem Health, our mission is to empower patients with accessible, evidence-based musculoskeletal care through Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM). We believe in bridging the gap between in-clinic care and effective at-home support, helping individuals achieve their recovery goals and enhance their overall well-being.

As a Remote Therapeutic Monitoring Specialist at Tandem RTM, you will be a critical contributor to our mission. Working from home, you will provide remote support to patients who are using our digital platform, monitor their progress, and help them stay on track with their prescribed therapy programs. You’ll also collaborate closely with the evaluating clinicians, ensuring patients receive timely feedback, guidance, and motivation.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote therapeutic monitoring services, guiding patients through their home-exercise therapy programs.
• Communicate regularly with patients to identify challenges, answer questions, and adjust interventions as needed.
• Offer periodic progress updates to the evaluating clinician regarding patient status and outcomes.
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of patient interactions and progress in our digital platform.
• Assist with process improvements by sharing user feedback and suggestions for enhancing our remote care workflows.
• Support the development of strategies to drive patient engagement and adherence throughout their treatment plan.

Requirements

• Must have an active Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) license and be licensed in the states of Oregon.
• Graduation from an accredited OT or OTA program.
• English fluency (spoken and written) required.
• HPSO (or comparable) professional liability insurance preferred (or willing to obtain).
• 1+ years of experience in musculoskeletal health, rehabilitation, or a related field (preferred).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and engage patients in a remote setting.
• Tech-savvy: comfortable using telehealth tools, smartphone apps, and digital documentation.
• Stable internet with two monitors and a computer with processing power of an intel i5 CPU or better.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating adaptability, initiative, and resourcefulness.
• Passion for improving patient outcomes and contributing to a positive team environment.

Why Join Tandem RTM?

• Fully Remote: Work from the comfort of your home while making a meaningful impact on patient care.
• Mission-Driven Team: Become part of a supportive group dedicated to transforming musculoskeletal care and empowering patients to reach their health goals.
• Flexibility: Remote Therapeutic Monitoring allows for much greater ability to have a flexible schedule than a traditional job.

License/Certification:

• Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant (Required)
• license to practice as a OTA in Oregon (Preferred)

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunities for advancement

Work Location: Remote