Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Per Diem Homecare

@Home Therapy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Per-visit pay

Scheduling support

One-on-one in-home care

Minimal admin burden

Job summary

@Home Therapy is seeking a licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide home health services in Long Island. You will work one-on-one with adult and geriatric patients, helping them stay independent in daily activities with a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, improving ADLs/IADLs, reinforcing exercises, and educating patients and caregivers. EMR documentation and ongoing communication with the supervising OT are required.

Qualifications

• New York State COTA license is required.
• Strong communication and patient care skills.
• Comfortable working independently in the community.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-home occupational therapy under supervising OT.
• Assist with ADLs/IADLs and safety in daily tasks.
• Reinforce therapeutic activities and home exercise programs.
• Educate patients and caregivers on equipment and safety.
• Monitor progress and document in EMR as required.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Patient care

Adaptability

Education

New York State COTA license

Job description

Flexible Schedule Per Diem Adult & Geriatric Patients

Help Patients Stay Independent at Home

@Home Therapy is seeking a licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide home health occupational therapy services in Long Island.

Work one-on-one with adult and geriatric patients in their homes, helping them improve independence with everyday activities while enjoying the flexibility to create your own schedule.

What You'll Do:

• Implement occupational therapy treatment plans developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Help patients improve independence with ADLs and IADLs, including dressing, bathing, grooming, meal preparation, and other daily activities.
• Reinforce upper extremity exercises, fine motor skills, coordination, balance during functional tasks, and home safety techniques.
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive equipment, energy conservation, fall prevention, and safe performance of daily activities.
• Monitor patient progress, communicate changes to the supervising OT, and complete timely EMR documentation.

Why Join @Home Therapy?

• Flexible schedule—you choose your availability and service area.
• Competitive per-visit compensation.
• Dedicated scheduling and administrative support.
• One-on-one patient care in home health settings.
• Minimal administrative burden.

Qualifications:

• Current New York State Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license.
• Strong communication and patient care skills.
• Comfortable working independently in the community.
• Home health experience is a plus but not required.