Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, COTA New Highland Park, IL

InHome Therapy; Highland (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Paid training and ongoing mentorship

Tablet with data plan provided

Job summary

InHome Therapy is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide home health services to adults and seniors in and around Highland Park, IL. You will work under OT supervision to help patients regain independence in their homes, with a flexible schedule and a steady caseload.

The role offers mentorship, ongoing training, and a supportive team. A tablet with data plan is provided, and mileage is reimbursed as part of the package.

Qualifications

• Active COTA license in good standing.
• BLS CPR certification.
• Reliable transportation to patient homes.
• Comfort using email, text messaging and EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide home health occupational therapy services under the supervision of an OT.
• Visit adult and geriatric patients in their homes to help regain independence.
• Complete accurate and timely therapy documentation (training provided).
• Be the best part of someone’s day!

Skills

Reliable transportation

Tech literacy

Documentation

Education

Active COTA license

BLS CPR certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, COTA

We’re Looking for COTAs Who Want More Freedom, Flexibility, and Fulfillment

At InHome Therapy, we put therapists first. If you’re searching for home health COTA jobs with flexible scheduling and consistent patient volume, this could be a great fit.

We’re currently hiring ahome health Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in and around Highland Parktreating the adult and geriatric population.

What’s Awesome About This Job

• Consistent caseload – steady referrals through our agency partner network
• Flexible schedule – you own your time and have autonomy over your day
• Therapy-first clinical and administrative support
• Room to grow – leadership opportunities and career advancement
• Tablet with data plan provided

Compensation and Benefits*

• Mileage reimbursement – plus tools to reduce windshield time
• Paid training and ongoing mentorship
• The visit rate for this role ranges from $40 – $45 per visit

What You’ll Do

• 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)
• Be the best part of someone’s day!

What You’ll Need

• 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)

*This position is paid on a per-visit basis. Final compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Benefits eligibility varies based on employment status and weekly hours worked. Some roles are eligible for medical benefits only; others are eligible for both medical benefits and PTO. Additional offerings may include 401(k), life and disability coverage, voluntary supplemental insurance options, and a company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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