Certified Occupational Therapist (COTA)
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Job Description
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Mind&Mobility
- Location: Homestead, FL 33030
- Job Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
About Us
At Mind&Mobility, we believe growing older should never mean giving up control, dignity, or the place you call home. Our mission is to help seniors live independently, confidently, and joyfully through compassionate in-home care, personalized therapy, and innovative brain health programs.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide in-home care for Medicare Part B patients under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. In this role, you will assist in implementing individualized treatment plans, help patients improve daily living skills, functional independence, and safety, and provide education to patients and caregivers.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in implementing individualized treatment plans developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
- Provide skilled interventions to improve patients' daily living skills, functional independence, and safety.
- Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, adaptive techniques, and fall prevention strategies.
- Document patient progress accurately and in compliance with Medicare Part B guidelines.
- Communicate effectively with the supervising Occupational Therapist and the home health/ therapy team.
- Monitor patient response to therapy and report progress or concerns to the Occupational Therapist.
- Maintain a safe and professional environment during home visits.
Qualifications
- Active COTA license in the state of practice.
- Experience in home health or outpatient therapy preferred.
- Knowledge of Medicare Part B documentation and regulations.
- Strong patient care, treatment implementation, and communication skills.
- Ability to follow treatment plans accurately and report patient progress.
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
- Comfortable working independently and managing a flexible, home-based schedule.
- CPR and other relevant certifications as required.
This position requires Level 2 background screening through Florida's Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Learn more at info.flclearinghouse.com.
Why Join Us
- Independent Contractor (1099)
- Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
- Convenient direct deposit
- Supportive, team-oriented environment
How to Apply
Submit your application and resume today - we review candidates daily!
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Ready to make a difference? Apply now!
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (156 salary observations; 1,464 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (4,521 salary observations; 25,570 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 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 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Occupational Therapist (COTA) at Mind & Mobility a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy Assistant — ranked against 1,043 active Occupational Therapy Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts, flexible scheduling.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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