Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Healthcare Recruiters International; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

PTO and CEU support

Paid training and mentorship

Job summary

HealthCare Recruiters International is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Orlando, FL to join a mobile therapy team focused on lymphedema and lymphatic care. This role offers great flexibility and the opportunity for specialization while providing care to patients in their homes.

The COTA will deliver therapy under OT supervision, implement treatment plans, and track progress, requiring an active Florida COTA license and preferably CLT certification. The position includes benefits like mileage reimbursement, PTO, and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Must have an active Florida COTA license.
• CLT certification is preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Home health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-home lymphedema therapy under supervision of an OT.
• Implement treatment plans and track patient progress.
• Provide hands-on therapy and educate patients.

Skills

In-home therapy

Patient education

Documentation

Collaboration

CLT certification

Education

Active Florida COTA license

Home health experience

Tools

Electronic documentation platforms

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Lymphedema Care | Orlando, FL

Join a growing mobile therapy team focused on lymphedema and lymphatic care. This opportunity offers flexibility, autonomy, and the ability to specialize in a highly impactful area of therapy while treating patients in their homes.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay-per-visit model: $63 per visit (COTA CLT)
• Typical full-time clinicians complete 2430 visits per week
• Estimated annual earnings: ~$78,000 $92,000+ based on visit volume
• Visits typically range from 7085 minutes
• Mileage reimbursement at current IRS rate
• Productivity incentives available for exceeding visit targets
• Flexible scheduling and autonomy
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• PTO and CEU support
• Paid training and mentorship

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Responsibilities

• Deliver in-home lymphedema therapy under the supervision of an OT
• Implement treatment plans and track patient progress
• Provide hands‑on therapy and patient education
• Maintain accurate documentation
• Collaborate with the care team

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Qualifications

• Active Florida COTA license
• CLT certification preferred or willingness to obtain
• Home health experience preferred
• Reliable transportation for travel within the assigned coverage area
• Comfortable using electronic documentation platforms

Florida coverage areas are assigned close to home. South Florida, Central Florida, Volusia County, Space Coast, Tampa Bay, and Jacksonville regions.

Cities include: Miami, Coral Gables, Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Davie, Cooper City, Orlando, Kissimmee, Winter Garden, Maitland, Davenport, Poinciana, Deltona, Orange City, DeLand, Cocoa, Rockledge, Sebastian, Vero Beach, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Tarpon Springs, Jacksonville, Orange Park