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Mind & Mobility
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Certified Occupational Therapist (COTA)- Home Health- PRN

Occupational TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$42.50-$47.50/visit

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Mind&Mobility
  • Location: Medicare Part B visits- Ft. Lauderdale/ Sunrise/ Hollywood/ Hallandale Beach Area- PRN
  • Job Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
  • Pay: $42.50-$47.50/visit

About Us

At Mind&Mobility, we believe growing older should never mean giving up control, dignity, or the place you call home. Our mission is to help seniors live independently, confidently, and joyfully through compassionate in-home care, personalized therapy, and innovative brain health programs.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide in-home care for Medicare Part B patients under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. In this role, you will assist in implementing individualized treatment plans, help patients improve daily living skills, functional independence, and safety, and provide education to patients and caregivers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in implementing individualized treatment plans developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
  • Provide skilled interventions to improve patients' daily living skills, functional independence, and safety.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, adaptive techniques, and fall prevention strategies.
  • Document patient progress accurately and in compliance with Medicare Part B guidelines.
  • Communicate effectively with the supervising Occupational Therapist and the home health/ therapy team.
  • Monitor patient response to therapy and report progress or concerns to the Occupational Therapist.
  • Maintain a safe and professional environment during home visits.

Qualifications

  • Active COTA license in the state of practice.
  • Experience in home health or outpatient therapy preferred.
  • Knowledge of Medicare Part B documentation and regulations.
  • Strong patient care, treatment implementation, and communication skills.
  • Ability to follow treatment plans accurately and report patient progress.
  • Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
  • Comfortable working independently and managing a flexible, home-based schedule.
  • CPR and other relevant certifications as required.

This position requires Level 2 background screening through Florida's Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Learn more at info.flclearinghouse.com.

Why Join Us

  • Independent Contractor (1099)
  • Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
  • Convenient direct deposit
  • Supportive, team-oriented environment

How to Apply

Submit your application and resume today - we review candidates daily!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Ready to make a difference? Apply now! For more information call: 561-770-1289

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Home health careClinical documentationSafety monitoring

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (156 salary observations; 1,464 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (4,521 salary observations; 25,570 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 Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 OTA Jobs

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy Assistant listings

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

Living in Fort Lauderdale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$650k
Typical market rent
$2,736/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
None
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 Mind & Mobility

Hospitals and Health Care
Fort Lauderdale, FL
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Direct deposit