Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Home Health (23644)

TheraCare is seeking a licensed Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) for a full-time home health opportunity providing in-home occupational therapy services to adult and geriatric patients throughout San Antonio and surrounding areas.

About the role

This full-time home health COTA position is ideal for clinicians looking for flexibility, autonomy, and the ability to provide one-on-one patient care in the home setting. Therapists enjoy creating their own schedules while helping patients improve mobility, strength, safety, and overall independence in the comfort of their homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled home health occupational therapy interventions under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Implement and carry out individualized Plans of Care (POC) developed and delegated by the supervising OT
• Treat patients with orthopedic, neurological, cardiac, and post-surgical conditions
• Administer therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance training, transfer training, and functional mobility activities
• Apply manual therapy techniques and non-complex modalities including heat, cold, electrical stimulation, and other physician-ordered treatments
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs (HEP), fall prevention, and safe mobility strategies
• Monitor patient response to treatment and promptly report changes in condition to the supervising Occupational Therapist
• Complete accurate and timely electronic documentation in compliance with Medicare home health regulations
• Follow infection control standards and home health safety protocols
• Participate in QAPI and agency performance improvement initiatives

Patient Population

• Adults and seniors
• Post-surgical recovery
• Stroke and neurological conditions
• Chronic pain and mobility limitations
• Fall-risk patients in the home setting

Qualifications

• Associate Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) program
• Active Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license in the state of Texas
• Home Health experience (1 year required)
• HomeCareHomeBase (HCHB) experience (preferred)
• Current CPR certification
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, and time-management skills
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Mileage reimbursement
• Over-productivity pay
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental plan options
• Supplemental benefits (life, disability, and accident insurance)
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday) for full-time employees
• CEU reimbursement
• Employee recognition program with financial rewards

Schedule

Flexible daytime schedule

Why Work at TheraCare

• Patient-focused home health model
• Flexible scheduling and clinical autonomy
• Supportive leadership and collaborative interdisciplinary team
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Setting: Home Health / In-Home Occupational Therapy
Location: San Antonio, TX