Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Home Health
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Job Description
Now Hiring – PRN Home Health COTA
Coverage Area: Spring Hill & Surrounding Areas
Join a Team That Puts Care First!
At Elite Home Health, we believe healing happens best at home. As a Medicare-certified home health agency serving communities across Florida, we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care that helps patients regain independence and improve their quality of life.
We are looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to join our team and provide skilled therapy services to patients in their homes.
If you are passionate about patient care, enjoy building meaningful relationships with patients and families, and value a supportive clinical team, we would love to hear from you!
What You'll Do
- Provide skilled occupational therapy treatments under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
- Help patients improve functional abilities, safety, and independence in their homes.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, fine motor skills, coordination, strength, and adaptive techniques.
- Follow physician orders and the established plan of care.
- Monitor and communicate patient progress, response to treatment, and changes in condition to the supervising OT.
- Reinforce patient and caregiver education as directed by the OT.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation for all visits.
- Collaborate with OTs, nurses, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
- Maintain compliance with Medicare requirements, Florida regulations, and agency policies.
What We're Looking For
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Current, active Florida OTA license required.
- One year of occupational therapy or related clinical experience preferred.
- Home health or rehabilitation experience preferred.
- Current CPR certification required.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
- Ability to successfully complete required background and compliance screening.
- Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently while following the established plan of care.
Why Join Elite Home Health?
We know great clinicians have options. That's why we strive to provide:
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible scheduling
- Supportive clinical leadership
- Collaborative team environment
- Career growth opportunities
- Strong clinical support
- Meaningful work that makes a difference
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most
As an OTA with Elite Home Health, you'll have the opportunity to work one-on-one with patients in their homes and help them regain the skills, confidence, and independence they need to live safely and comfortably.
Join a team where your work truly matters!
Key Responsibilities
Provide skilled occupational therapy treatments to patients in their homes under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to monitor patient progress and ensure compliance with Medicare and agency regulations.
Requirements
Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program with an active Florida OTA license. Requires current CPR certification, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass background and compliance screenings.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (156 salary observations; 1,464 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (4,521 salary observations; 25,570 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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