Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA/L)
Listed compensation
$25-$30/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Summary:
Our COTA provides in-home and in-center therapy for older adults on an ongoing basis in an effort to help regain or maintain their abilities to remain independent with ADL’s and IADL’s, range of motion, strength and interventions established by a treatment plan from the OT/L. This is a Mon-Fri daylight (7:30am-4:00pm) position. Mileage reimbursement is provided at the federal rate.
Location: Somerset, PA
Benefits
- 4 Weeks Paid Time Off
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Automatic Contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Daily Pay available
Required Education
Successful OTA/L program completion approved by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
Required Experience
Minimum of one year working with the frail or elder population.
Required Licensure/Certifications
- Current OTA licensure issued by the state of PA.
- Valid PA Driver’s License
Required Skills
- Able to demonstrate clinical competency with the geriatric population.
- Initiative and resourcefulness.
- Discretion, tact, patience, and good judgment.
- Empathetic and compassionate attitude in caring for the elderly.
- Ability to understand & carry out non-technical verbal & written directions, record messages, & keep records.
- Ability to get along well with others and gain the cooperation of participants
- Physical and emotional ability to carry out assigned tasks
- Routine work involving the personal care and program activities of participants
- Neat appearance
- Proven record of excellent attendance
- Good organizational, time management and interpersonal skills
- Ability to adapt and be flexible
About Us
Community LIFE is a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly, committed to empowering older adults to remain at home while preserving their dignity, independence and quality of life.
Our program brings the region’s experts in geriatric medicine and care together to work as a team in specialized Day Centers, to help older adults enjoy the highest quality of life possible.
Our professionals are committed to keeping older adults independent, and in their homes. Our wide range of services are designed to meet the varied needs of seniors, and include medical care, social services, meals, activities, transportation and much more.
Key Responsibilities
Provide ongoing occupational therapy to older adults in their homes and at a center, supporting their independence with daily activities, mobility, range of motion, and strength. Carry out interventions established in the occupational therapist’s treatment plan and maintain records while supporting participants’ personal care and program activities.
Requirements
Completion of an OTA/L program approved by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and current Pennsylvania OTA licensure are required, along with a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license. Applicants must have at least one year of experience working with frail or older adults and demonstrate clinical competency, compassion, sound judgment, and strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$57k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $59k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania 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 Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA/L) at Community LIFE a 6.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy Assistant — ranked against 1,043 active Occupational Therapy Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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$25-$30/hrWork-life snapshot
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- No weekends
Living in Somerset
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $238k
- Median resident rent
- $678/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 17 min
- State income tax
- Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.