Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our growing home health therapy team . This is a rewarding opportunity to deliver one-on-one patient care in the home setting , helping patients regain independence, improve mobility, and restore daily function after illness, injury, or surgery.

If you are passionate about rehabilitation, patient-centered care, and meaningful outcomes , this role is for you.

• Provide occupational therapy treatments in home health settings under the direction of an Occupational Therapist
• Support patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as dressing, bathing, grooming, and mobility
• Assist in improving strength, coordination, balance, and functional independence
• Deliver care focused on rehabilitation, recovery, and quality of life improvement
• Follow infection control, safety, and universal precautions
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams

• Active Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Home health or skilled nursing facility experience preferred
• Experience with HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) preferred but not required

• Ability to perform hands-on patient care in home environments
• Must be able to stand, walk, squat, kneel, crawl, and climb as needed
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 100 lbs

• Flexible, independent home health work environment
• Strong focus on patient outcomes and meaningful recovery
• One-on-one care—no facility burnout
• Opportunity to make a real impact in patients’ daily lives
• Supportive interdisciplinary therapy team

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, crawl, squat, or kneel for extended periods.

• Must be able to lift, carry, pull, or push up to 100 lbs..

• Benefits & Perks
  • Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) that increases with tenure -1 years - 13 days/1-5 years - 18 days/ 5-15 years - 21 days/15 plus years - 22 days
  • Holiday Pay - 7 Holidays Observed: New Year's, Martin Luther King, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
  • 401 (K) option with company contribution up to 3% match - vested immediately
• Health & Wellness
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) – Pre-tax savings opportunities

• Full-Time

  A “full-time employee” is one who is regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week or completes the required productivity points per week as stated in the position agreement. A regular full-

  An employee is eligible for Company-sponsored employee benefits beginning the 1st of the month following the completed 30-day probationary period.

  Pay-Day

  The Company operates a bi-weekly payroll process, paid on Tuesdays (10 days in arrears), normally 26 times annually. If one of the paydays falls on a Tuesday, Company Holiday, the

  the employee will be paid on Monday.

  Working Hours

  To meet the needs of our patients and clients, employee work hours may vary and will be set by each employee’s supervisor, manager, and operating license documentation.

  Employees should consult with their supervisors regarding their schedules and time recording procedures. Choice Health at Home, the Company, is open Monday through Friday, office hours

  are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (CST).

  Mileage

  The Company recognizes the use of personal vehicles by personnel for business purposes as part of their employment. The company will reimburse the eligible employee $0.50 per

  mile to cover personal care use, auto insurance, depreciation, and gas. Each employee who is eligible for mileage reimbursement from the Company will be required to track and report mileage

  accurately and timely each pay period.

• Company vehicle eligibility after 90 days (subject to fleet program requirements)