Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - All Positions

FirstLight Home Care of Northern Colorado

4 days ago

Northern Colorado, Colorado$58,240 - $74,880/yearFull TimeOccupational Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ Flexible Schedule

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Job Description

About the Role

Join FirstLight Home Care of Northern Colorado as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant – Home Care, Flexible in Northern Colorado, Colorado.

Key Responsibilities

include: ● Evaluating home environments of patients and educating patient’s on adjustments that need to be made.

● Advising on adaptive equipment to help patients complete daily activities.

● Preparing patients for a return to work.

● Educating caregivers and family members of patients on patient care.

Requirements

being and life quality ● Select and adapt the appropriate patient

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $58,240 - $74,880/year

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join FirstLight Home Care of Northern Colorado as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant – Home Care, Flexible.

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPatient evaluationTreatment planningAdaptive equipment trainingHome environment assessmentPatient educationCaregiver trainingInterpersonal communicationComputer literacyEvidence-based practiceADL supportIADL supportDocumentationClinical assessment

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - All Positions at FirstLight Home Care of Northern Colorado a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at FirstLight Home Care of Northern Colorado is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

FirstLight Home Care of Northern Colorado lists compensation for this psychologist position at $58k to $75k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Northern Colorado, Colorado.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Flexible scheduling options available
Transparent compensation ($58k–$75k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational therapy, Patient evaluation, Treatment planning, Adaptive equipment training, Home environment assessment, Patient education, Caregiver training, Interpersonal communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist Assistant will evaluate patient home environments and develop treatment plans to help patients maintain or recover daily living skills. They are responsible for educating patients and caregivers on adaptive equipment and monitoring progress toward therapy goals.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Flexible Schedule, Comprehensive Paid Training. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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