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 and Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k You’re eligible after 3 months of service/The plan is 100% fully vested immediately /Choice Health At Home contributes 100% of the first 3% you contribute each pay period
  
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Company vehicle upon availability after 90 days of full time employment and all the terms and conditions set by the Fleet Car team are met.