Occupational Therapist Aide - COTA Full-time
Listed compensation
from $37/hr
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Job Description
For over 20 years, Lorian Health has been a trusted leader in home health care, committed to enhancing quality of life and supporting patient independence. We foster a collaborative, compassionate environment where team members are valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact.
We’re looking for a compassionate COTA to support patients in their homes and help improve independence, mobility, and quality of life. You’ll work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist to deliver hands‑on, patient‑centered care.
Location: Responsibilities
- Carry out treatment plans and therapeutic exercises.
- Document and report patient progress and condition changes.
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Educate patients and families on exercises and care techniques.
- Collaborate with the clinical team for coordinated patient care.
Qualifications
- COTA license (state‑issued) and CPR certification.
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Prefer 2+ years of COTA experience; home health experience a plus.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
- Reliable transportation with valid driver’s license and insurance.
- Why Join us? (Instructions: Full Time)
We are committed to our employees' well-being, offering a comprehensive employee benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, EAP, 401(K) with 4% match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Mileage reimbursement or company vehicle (role dependent), plus fuel card
- Employee referral program and opportunities for growth and advancement
- This position is based on a Pay per visit compensation model.
Pay per visit ranges from $37 to $45 per visit commensurate with experience and depending on type of visit.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (932 salary observations; 2,030 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,625 salary observations; 25,396 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 California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$41k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $37k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California 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 Aide - COTA Full-time at Lorian Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Occupational Therapy occupational therapist listings evaluated on our platform.
