Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$37-$45/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Per Diem Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) – Home Care |Norton, MA | New competitive rates, earn up to $45/visit!

Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services (VRNS) is seeking a compassionate and dependable Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our growing home healthcare team in Norton, Massachusetts.

Position Highlights

  • Per Diem Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Position
  • $37–$45 per visit
  • Flexible scheduling
  • One year of clinical experience required
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Licensure reimbursement
  • Supportive clinical and administrative leadership
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • USA Today Top Workplaces Winner – 2024, 2025 & 2026

Your Role as a Home Care Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA):

As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) with VRNS, you’ll provide skilled occupational therapy services directly in patients’ homes under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.

You’ll work closely with patients and their care teams to promote functional independence, safety, and quality of life.

If you’re looking for a therapy position that combines professional independence, flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, and meaningful one-on-one patient care, this could be a great opportunity for you!

Your Responsibilities May Include

  • Providing skilled occupational therapy interventions under the direction of an Occupational Therapist
  • Training patients in activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)
  • Recommending and training patients in the use of appropriate adaptive equipment under the direction of the Occupational Therapist
  • Monitoring patient progress and reporting changes to the supervising Occupational Therapist
  • Collaborating with Occupational Therapists, physical therapists, nurses, speech-language pathologists, physicians, and other members of the care team

Completing Accurate and Timely Electronic Documentation

Home care offers a unique opportunity to get to know your patients and make a meaningful difference in their daily lives. Each visit is different, and you’ll have the autonomy to provide individualized care based on each patient’s needs.

What Makes VRNS Different?

At Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services, we’re clinician-owned and clinician-focused. We understand what therapists need to feel supported and successful in the field.

Our participation in the ABI Waiver Program helps provide clinicians with consistent scheduling while still offering flexibility and independence that make home healthcare so appealing.

You’ll have the support of an experienced clinical and administrative team while maintaining the ability to build a schedule that works for your life.

Requirements

Need to Have

  • Current Massachusetts Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) license
  • Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience
  • Afternoon availability

Nice to Have

  • Previous home care experience
  • Monday–Friday availability

Weekend Availability

Join the VRNS team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients while enjoying the flexibility of per diem home care occupational therapy!

Key Responsibilities

Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions in patients' homes under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. Collaborate with care teams to train patients in activities of daily living and monitor progress through accurate electronic documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Adaptive equipment trainingClinical assessmentPatient monitoringCare team collaborationHome health care

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (249 salary observations; 546 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,663 salary observations; 25,614 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 Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts 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 at Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services a 6.3 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.

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy Assistant listings

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

  • No weekends

Living in Norton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$599k
Typical market rent
$2,765/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.8
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services

Home Health Care Services
Mansfield, Massachusetts
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Mileage reimbursement
Licensure reimbursement
Flexible scheduling
Ongoing training and professional development