Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

About the role

We're hiring home health Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTAs) in and around Northlake to treat the adult and geriatric population. This position offers flexible scheduling, consistent patient volume, and a therapy-first support environment.

What's Awesome About This Job

• Consistent caseload with steady referrals through our agency partner network
• Flexible schedule – you own your time and have autonomy over your day
• Mileage reimbursement plus tools to reduce windshield time
• Tablet, data plan, and supplies provided
• Paid training and ongoing mentorship
• Therapy-first clinical and administrative support
• Room to grow with leadership opportunities and career advancement

Compensation and Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• IHT COTA Clinical Excellence Bonus – earn additional weekly pay based on visit complexity and volume
• Visit rate ranges from $35 - $45 per visit
• Additional offerings may include 401(k), life and disability coverage, voluntary supplemental insurance options, and a company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Benefits eligibility varies based on employment status and weekly hours worked. Some full-time roles are eligible for medical benefits only; others are eligible for both medical benefits and PTO.

Responsibilities

• Provide home health occupational therapy services under the supervision of an OT
• Visit adult and geriatric patients in their homes and help them regain independence
• Complete accurate and timely therapy documentation (training provided)

Requirements

• Active Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license in good standing
• BLS CPR certification
• Reliable transportation
• Basic comfort with technology – email, texting, EMR systems (training provided)