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Trinity Rehab
Suffolk, Virginia

COTA/Occupational Therapist Assistant -Suffolk, VA

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$55k-$72k

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Job Description

Trinity Rehab? Suffolk, VA

Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Home Health (PRN)

Position Summary

Trinity Rehab is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our Home Health team on a PRN basis in Suffolk, VA. This role involves delivering high-quality, patient-centered care under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to help patients regain independence and improve their daily living skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide occupational therapy services as outlined in the patient’s plan of care
  • Collaborate with the Occupational Therapist to implement treatment plans
  • Assist patients in improving functional abilities and independence in daily activities
  • Document patient progress and communicate updates to the supervising therapist
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory and company standards

About Trinity Rehab

Trinity Rehab is committed to changing lives through Christ-centered therapy solutions designed to help our patients regain self-sufficiency. As a therapist-owned and operated organization, we understand the dedication it takes to deliver exceptional care.

Our Team Is Passionate About Helping Patients

  • Reach their highest level of independence
  • Improve overall quality of life
  • Restore function, hope, and purpose

If you are looking to make a meaningful impact within a supportive, mission-driven team, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

  • Current certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
  • Active state license in Virginia
  • Previous home health experience preferred, but not required
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

Benefits

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment Plan ImplementationFunctional Ability ImprovementActivities Of Daily LivingPatient Progress DocumentationPatient Progress CommunicationRegulatory ComplianceIndependent WorkTime Management

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Virginia, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (102 salary observations; 599 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,072 salary observations; 22,315 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$64k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Ota Jobs

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$47-$52/hr
#2

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St. Vincent's Health Partners · Yonkers, New York

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#3

COTA / Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Health

$35-$40/hr
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Work-life snapshot

4.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Suffolk

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$334k
Typical market rent
$2,049/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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