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UnityPoint Health
Fort Dodge, Iowa

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Health

Occupational Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Shift: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), you will play a vital role in helping patients regain independence and improve daily living skills through personalized, compassionate care.

Working under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, you will provide direct treatment services to a diverse community-based caseload while applying clinical best practices and evidence-based interventions.

This role is ideal for a dedicated healthcare professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient experiences and achieving meaningful outcomes.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Ensures quality and safe delivery of services to patients according to care plan. Uses equipment and supplies safely, effectively, and efficiently.

Consistently utilizes a patient-centered approach considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned service area.

Treats patients/clients to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance using specified occupational therapy procedures.

Directs and aids patients/clients in plan of treatment.

Delivers quality care consistent with Home Health Conditions of Participation, qualifying home care criteria, payor coverage criteria, and providing visits/treatments consistent with the plan of care.

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of State Board approved program for Occupational Therapy Assistants

Licensure/Certifications

Licensed, registered, or certified as an Occupational Therapy Assistant by the state(s) where providing services

ICM Certification

  • Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state(s) and/or organizational requirements.
  • Mandatory Reporter: Child & Dependent Adult Abuse.
  • CPR: Maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Card with Re-certification.

Minimum Expeirence

  • Minimum CNA 75 hour
  • 1 year experience in a health care field

Other

Use of usual + customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Ready to take the next step in your healthcare career? Apply now to join our team + make a meaningful impat in the lives of those we serve through compassionate care!

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient careHome health careCare planningMandatory reportingDocumentation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Health at UnityPoint Health a 8.0 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 weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top OTA Jobs

3 matches · ranked by pay
#1

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$47-$52/hr
#2

COTA / Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Health

Adoration Health · Richmond, Virginia

$35-$40/hr
#3

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Home Health

$26.55-$39.85/hr
+ 1 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy Assistant listings for work-life

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

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Fort Dodge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$148k
Typical market rent
$835/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 6%
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 UnityPoint Health

51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
Parental leave
401K matching
Employee recognition program
Dental and health insurance
Paid holidays
Short and long-term disability
Pet insurance