Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Home Health | Per Diem

Support Patients in Maintaining Daily Function at Home

@Home Therapy is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide in-home therapy services to adult patients across the community. In this role, you will assist in delivering treatment plans designed to improve independence in daily living activities and support functional recovery in real-world environments.
This is a field-based opportunity ideal for clinicians who prefer hands-on patient care in a flexible setting.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Implementation of Therapy Plans:

• Carry out treatment plans developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Support patients in practicing functional daily living skills.

Hands-On Functional Support:

• Assist with self-care tasks such as dressing, grooming, and routine household activities.
• Reinforce safe movement and activity techniques in the home setting.

Patient Observation & Reporting:

• Monitor patient response to therapy and report progress to the supervising OT.
• Communicate any functional changes or concerns.

Caregiver Instruction Support:

• Reinforce caregiver education provided by the supervising clinician.
• Help ensure consistency of therapy strategies between visits.

Documentation;

• Complete visit notes using a digital EMR system.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in compliance with regulations.

Work Structure & Benefits:

Flexible Scheduling:

• Choose your availability and manage visits based on your schedule.

Field-Based Work Environment:

• Provide care directly in patients’ homes across the community.

Team-Based Support Model:

• Work under the direction of licensed Occupational Therapists with ongoing clinical guidance.

Per-Visit Compensation:

• Competitive pay structure with flexibility to adjust caseload.

Qualifications:

• Active New York State COTA license.
• Experience with adult or geriatric populations preferred.
• Ability to follow treatment plans accurately and independently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort using electronic documentation systems.

Ideal Candidate:

This role is well-suited for COTAs who:

• Prefer hands-on implementation of therapy over evaluation work.
• Enjoy working directly with patients in home environments.
• Value flexible scheduling and independent field work.

Apply Today:

If you’re a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant looking for a flexible, home-based role focused on supporting patient independence and functional progress, apply today to join @Home Therapy.

@Home Therapy PT, OT, SLP provides Outpatient Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy in the comfort of home - bringing rehabilitation services to the environment where it is most effective. Our carefully selected team of therapists have 20+ years of combined experience treating all types of injuries and age-related conditions. We service NYC, Long Island, and Upstate NY. Working with @Home Therapy gives you the flexibility to create your own schedule and work in only the areas you choose to. Along with our competitive fee for service rates, we offer sign on bonuses and out-of-area bonuses (for select roles). If you are passionate about what you do and are interested in seeing adults in their home setting, we would love to hear from you.