Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA
Listed compensation
$50-$60/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
Klarus Home Health is seeking a dedicated and skilled PRN / Per Diem Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide coordinated occupational therapy to our home health patients/clients of all age groups under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist in the San Antonio, TX metroplex and surrounding areas.
This role involves participating in the coordination of care and ensuring high-quality therapy services are delivered to patients in their homes.
Requirements
Graduate of an accredited school of occupational therapy assistant with an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy.
Current State License to practice occupational therapy.
A military spouse may engage in the practice of occupational therapy without obtaining the applicable occupational therapy license if the military spouse is currently licensed in good standing by another jurisdiction of the U.S. that has licensing requirements substantially equivalent to the requirements for the license in this state.
- One year of experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant preferred.
- Therapy skills as set forth in the Therapy Practice Act and other regulatory agencies.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Proof of current CPR certification.
- Reliable transportation and current and valid auto liability insurance, current driver’s license.
- Works in a healthcare facility or patients’/clients’ homes in various conditions.
- Provides coordinated occupational therapy to patients/clients under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
- Participates in the coordination of care.
- Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Ensures timely and accurate completion of documentation.
- Adheres to infection control measures and OSHA guidelines.
- Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and competency.
Benefits for Full Time Employees
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Cancer Insurance
- PTO - 80 hours
- 6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
- 401k retirement savings plan
- Company-paid life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Competitive compensation package
Key Responsibilities
Provide coordinated occupational therapy services to home health patients of all ages under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. Coordinate care and ensure accurate, timely documentation while adhering to OSHA and infection control guidelines.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (272 salary observations; 2,488 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,684 salary observations; 25,690 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 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA at Jet Health 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.
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