Pays $56k-$84k — Occupational Therapy Assistant market median is ~$50k (12 jobs)
Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA
About the Role
Per diem home health COTA. Provide occupational therapy in patients' homes. Houston, TX.
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Occupational Therapist Assistant – COTA, Home Health, Per Diem in Houston, Texas, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $56K - $84K
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Occupational Therapist Assistant – COTA, Home Health, Per Diem.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist Assistant provides evidence-based therapy to patients in their homes to restore physical ability according to the supervising OT's plan. They are responsible for observing, recording, and reporting patient responses and changes in condition to the medical team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure in the state of practice and possess a valid driver's license with access to a vehicle. Certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy is required for specific states.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (120 salary observations; 920 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (3,652 salary observations; 10,835 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 1,049 active listings.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$70k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 1.7/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapy Assistant roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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