Occupational Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$37-$45/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Per Diem Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) – Home Care |Braintree, MA | New competitive rates, earn up to $45/visit!
Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services (VRNS) is seeking a compassionate and dependable Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our growing home healthcare team in Braintree, Massachusetts.
Position Highlights
- Per Diem Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Position
- $37–$45 per visit
- Flexible scheduling
- One year of clinical experience required
- Mileage reimbursement
- Licensure reimbursement
- Supportive clinical and administrative leadership
- Ongoing training and professional development
- USA Today Top Workplaces Winner – 2024, 2025 & 2026
Your Role as a Home Care Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA):
As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) with VRNS, you’ll provide skilled occupational therapy services directly in patients’ homes under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
You’ll work closely with patients and their care teams to promote functional independence, safety, and quality of life.
If you’re looking for a therapy position that combines professional independence, flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, and meaningful one-on-one patient care, this could be a great opportunity for you!
Your Responsibilities May Include
- Providing skilled occupational therapy interventions under the direction of an Occupational Therapist
- Training patients in activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)
- Recommending and training patients in the use of appropriate adaptive equipment under the direction of the Occupational Therapist
- Monitoring patient progress and reporting changes to the supervising Occupational Therapist
- Collaborating with Occupational Therapists, physical therapists, nurses, speech-language pathologists, physicians, and other members of the care team
Completing Accurate and Timely Electronic Documentation
Home care offers a unique opportunity to get to know your patients and make a meaningful difference in their daily lives. Each visit is different, and you’ll have the autonomy to provide individualized care based on each patient’s needs.
What Makes VRNS Different?
At Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services, we’re clinician-owned and clinician-focused. We understand what therapists need to feel supported and successful in the field.
Our participation in the ABI Waiver Program helps provide clinicians with consistent scheduling while still offering flexibility and independence that make home healthcare so appealing.
You’ll have the support of an experienced clinical and administrative team while maintaining the ability to build a schedule that works for your life.
Requirements
Need to Have
- Current Massachusetts Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (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 per diem home care occupational therapy!
Key Responsibilities
Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions in patients' homes under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. Collaborate with care teams to train patients in activities of daily living and monitor progress through electronic documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Massachusetts, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (249 salary observations; 546 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,663 salary observations; 25,614 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 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 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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.
