Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Home Health PRN - Pasadena, TX (23005)

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Job DetailsJob Location: TheraCare Home Health - Houston - Stafford, TX 77477Position Type: PRNJob Category: Occupational TherapyCertified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Home Health – PRN Location: Pasadena, Baytown, Seabrook, TX TheraCare is seeking a licensed Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) for a PRN home health opportunity providing in-home physical therapy services to adult and geriatric patients throughout Pasadena and surrounding areas.

This PRN home health COTA position is ideal for clinicians looking for flexibility, autonomy, and the ability to provide one-on-one patient care in the home setting.

Therapists enjoy creating their own schedules while helping patients improve mobility, strength, safety, and overall independence in the comfort of their homes. Job

Responsibilities

Provide skilled home health occupational therapy interventions under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) Implement and carry out individualized Plans of Care (POC) developed and delegated by the supervising OT Treat patients with orthopedic, neurological, cardiac, and post-surgical conditions Administer therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance training, transfer training, and functional mobility activities Apply manual therapy techniques and non-complex modalities including heat, cold, electrical stimulation, and other physician-ordered treatments Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs (HEP), fall prevention, and safe mobility strategies Monitor patient response to treatment and promptly report changes in condition to the supervising Physical Therapist Complete accurate and timely electronic documentation in compliance with Medicare home health regulations Follow infection control standards and home health safety protocols Participate in QAPI and agency performance improvement initiatives This PRN home health certified occupational therapist assistant job in Pasadena is ideal for clinicians seeking flexible occupational therapist jobs with in-home patient care.

What We Offer: Competitive

Compensation

Package Mileage Reimbursement Over-Productivity Pay Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Plan Options Supplemental Benefits (Life, Disability, and Accident Insurance) 401(k) with Matching Contributions Paid time off (Vacation/Sick/Holiday) for Full-Time Employees CEU Reimbursement Employee Recognition Program with Financial Rewards Patient Population Adults and seniors Post-surgical recovery Stroke and neurological conditions Chronic pain and mobility limitations Fall-risk patients in the home setting Job Details Employment Type: PRN Schedule: Flexible daytime schedule Work Setting: Home Health / In-Home Physical Therapy Location: Pasadena, Baytown, Seabrook, TX Qualifications

Qualifications Associate Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) program Active Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license in the state of Texas Home Health experience (1 year required) HomeCareHomeBase (HCHB) experience (preferred) Current CPR certification Strong communication, clinical judgment, and time-management skills Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance Why Work at TheraCare Patient-focused home health model Flexible scheduling and clinical autonomy Supportive leadership & collaborative interdisciplinary team Ongoing professional development opportunities Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan, including 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package Please visit cantexcc.com for more information

Key Responsibilities

Provide skilled home health occupational therapy interventions and implement individualized plans of care for adult and geriatric patients. Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and safety strategies while maintaining accurate electronic documentation.

Requirements

Requires an Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program and an active Texas COTA license. Candidates must have at least one year of home health experience, a valid driver's license, and current CPR certification.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient Education

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (186 salary observations; 2,330 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 Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas 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 Assistant (COTA) Home Health PRN - Pasadena, TX (23005) at Cantex Continuing Care Network a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy Assistant — ranked against 1,043 active Occupational Therapy Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 OTA Jobs

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Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs

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BrightStar Care - Rio Grande Valley, TX · Edinburg, Texas

$50/visit
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$35-$40/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Occupational Therapy Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Stafford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$270k
Typical market rent
$1,565/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
None
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.

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About Cantex Continuing Care Network

Hospitals and Health Care
Carrollton, TX
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation Package
Mileage Reimbursement
Over-Productivity Pay
Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Plan Options
Supplemental Benefits (Life, Disability, and Accident Insurance)
401(k) with Matching Contributions
Paid time off (Vacation/Sick/Holiday) for Full-Time Employees
CEU Reimbursement