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Waco, Texas

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA Home Health PRN

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

Company

Ascension at Home together with Compassus

At Ascension at Home, Together with Compassus, we know that caring for our teammates is the first step in caring for our patients. We are committed to providing Care for Who You Are and What You Need to balance work and life including flexible scheduling, a supportive family-focused culture and first-class compensation and benefits.

How you’ll make an impact as a Home Health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Work one-on-one with patients when and where they need the most help – in their home!

Empower patients to live safely and productively in their home and complete the tasks they want to do and need to do every day.

Help patients and families adapt their environment, modify tasks, and use equipment to improve participation in daily activities and improve quality of life

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of occupational therapy assistant with an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy

  • Current State Certification as an Occupational Therapist Assistant
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Current CPR, negative TB screen and Hepatitis consent/declination
  • One year experience as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in an acute care setting

Knowledge and Skills

Therapy skills as set forth in the Therapy Practice Act and other regulatory agencies

Good Interpersonal Skills

Care for Who I Am is Caring for Who We Are. Together We Are:

Welcoming everyone. Empowering belonging. Allying for inclusivity. Removing barriers. Engaging community.

  • WE ARE fostering an inclusive environment where every teammate matters and can be their best selves.
  • WE ARE becoming a reflection of our patients, families, and partners.
  • WE ARE transforming care at home for every community serve.

Build a Rewarding Career with Compassus

At Compassus, we care for our team members as much as we care for our patients and their families. Through our Care for Who I Am culture, we show compassion, respect, and appreciation for every individual. Embark on a career that cares for you while you care for others.

Your Career Journey Matters

We’re dedicated to helping you grow and succeed. Whether you’re pursuing leadership roles, specialized training, or exploring new career paths, we provide the tools and support you need to thrive.

The Compassus Advantage

  • Meaningful Work: Make an impact every day by honoring the quality of life of our patients, supporting them and their families with compassion, and creating moments that truly matter.
  • Career Development: Access leadership pathways, mentorship, and personalized professional development.
  • Innovation Meets Compassion: Collaborate with a supportive team using the latest tools and technologies to deliver exceptional care.
  • Enhanced Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs designed for your well-being.
  • Recognition and Support: Be celebrated for your contributions through recognition programs that honor your dedication.
  • A Culture of Belonging: Thrive in a culture where you can be your authentic self, valued for your unique contributions and supported in a community that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Ready to Join?

At Compassus, your career is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Take the next step and join a team that empowers you to grow, innovate, and thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one occupational therapy services to patients in their homes to improve their daily living and quality of life. Assist patients and families in adapting their environments and modifying tasks to ensure safe and productive living.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program with an Associate Degree. Requires current state certification, a valid driver's license, and one year of experience in an acute care setting.

Key Skills

Patient careEquipment modificationDaily living activitiesPatient assessment

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (191 salary observations; 2,315 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,384 salary observations; 23,944 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 Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 OTA Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation · Sacramento, California

$47-$52/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)- $50 rate per visit W/Retention of 1,500

BrightStar Care - Rio Grande Valley, TX · Edinburg, Texas

$50/visit
#3

COTA / Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Health

$35-$40/hr
#4

PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant - Inpatient Rehabilitation/Acute Care

$30-$36/hr
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Waco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$205k
Typical market rent
$1,363/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Waco, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Compassus

Hospitals and Health Care
Brentwood, TN
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Scheduling
Competitive Pay
Flexible Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Programs
Leadership Pathways
Mentorship
Professional Development