Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA
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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.
What You’LL Do
- 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
What We’RE Looking For
- 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
Physical Requirements
- 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
Why Join Us?
- 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
- Stipend Car Reimbursement
Key Responsibilities
Provide occupational therapy treatments in home health settings to help patients regain independence and improve daily function. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams.
Requirements
Requires an active Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license and current CPR certification. Experience in home health or skilled nursing facilities is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Colorado index 103.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Colorado | 235 active | 9,022 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Colorado occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment280 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,162 in the last 30 days | 1,674 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +4.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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