Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA | Brandon-Sun City (Per Visit or Full Time)
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Job Description
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Home Health
[Tampa (Brandon-Sun City), Fl] [Flexible Schedule] [Immediate Openings][PV or Full Time]
Join a Home Health Leader with 50 Years of Service
For 50 years, Visiting Nurse Association of Florida (VNA) has been helping patients heal, recover, and remain independent at home. As a trusted nonprofit home health provider, we offer meaningful work, flexible schedules, supportive leadership, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients and families every day.
What You'll Do
- Deliver occupational therapy treatments under OT supervision
- Assist patients in improving daily living skills
- Monitor and document progress
- Educate patients and caregivers
- Support treatment plan implementation
What You'll Need
- Active Florida COTA License
- Home health experience preferred
- Ability to work independently
- Ideal For: COTAs, rehab professionals, therapy assistants
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Flexible scheduling and work-life balance
- Local patient assignments
- Competitive pay
- Supportive clinical and leadership teams
- Free CEUs and professional development opportunities
- Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits for eligible positions
- Career growth opportunities
- Join a trusted organization serving Florida for 50 years
- If you're passionate about helping others and want to build a rewarding career with a respected home health organization, we'd love to hear from you.
- VNA of Florida 50 Years of Compassionate Care The Heart of Home Care
- TGH2
- Equal Opportunity Employer | DFW
info.flclearinghouse.com
Key Responsibilities
Deliver occupational therapy treatments under the supervision of an OT and assist patients in improving their daily living skills. Monitor and document patient progress while educating patients and caregivers on treatment plans.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Florida COTA license. Previous home health experience is preferred for this role.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
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 1.9% 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.
Work-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Living in St. Petersburg
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $428k
- Typical market rent
- $2,058/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 26 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 100.9
- 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 · Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.