Occupational Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$3-$45/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Part-Time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA/COTA) – Home Health | Canton, MA | $37–$45/Visit
Ready for a home health role that gives you flexibility while allowing you to make a real difference in how people live each day? Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services (VRNS) is looking for a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA/COTA) to join our team in Canton, Massachusetts.
Position Highlights
- Part-Time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA/COTA) position
- Earn $37–$45 per visit
- Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
- Minimum of one year of clinical experience required
- Part-Time benefits package: Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k), Wi-Fi reimbursement and more
- Mileage and licensure reimbursement
- Supportive clinical and administrative leadership
- Ongoing training and professional development
- USA Today Top Workplaces Winner – 2024, 2025 and 2026
Your Role in Home Health
As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA/COTA), you’ll help patients build the skills and confidence needed to participate in everyday activities. Working in patients’ homes, you’ll carry out individualized treatment plans that support greater independence with self-care, household tasks, and meaningful daily routines.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy interventions under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist
- Guide patients through therapeutic activities that support daily living skills
- Help patients improve coordination, strength, and functional abilities
- Assist with adaptive techniques and equipment to promote independence
- Educate patients and caregivers on strategies for safer, more effective daily routines
- Monitor patient progress and communicate updates to the supervising therapist
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to support coordinated patient care
Why Choose VRNS?
At Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services (VRNS), we’re clinician-owned and clinician-focused. We believe therapists do their best work when they have the right support. Our ABI Waiver Program helps provide consistent scheduling while giving clinicians flexibility and independence.
Join Our Team!
If you’re a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA/COTA) seeking a Part-Time position where you can help patients achieve greater independence at home, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of VRNS!
Requirements
Need to Have
- Current Massachusetts Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA/COTA) license
- Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience
- Afternoon availability
Nice to Have
- Previous home care experience
- Monday–Friday availability
Weekend Availability
Join the VRNS team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients while enjoying the flexibility of part-time home care occupational therapy!
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy assistant | ranked against 1,043 Occupational Therapy Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $72k (middle half $64k–$83k)317 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Massachusetts index 105.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Massachusetts | 237 active | 9,150 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Massachusetts Occupational Therapist listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment247 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,058 in the last 30 days | 1,814 the 30 days before (+69%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +4.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist Assistant at Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy Assistant — ranked against 1,043 active Occupational Therapy Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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