Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) per diem Homecare Queens Territory

@Home Therapy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Per-visit compensation

Administrative support

Job summary

@Home Therapy is seeking a licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide home health occupational therapy services in Queens. Work one-on-one with adult and geriatric patients in their homes, helping them improve independence with daily activities while enjoying the flexibility to create your own schedule.

You will implement OT treatment plans, reinforce ADLs/IADLs, and educate patients and caregivers on safety and equipment.

Qualifications

• Must hold New York State COTA license.
• Home health experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong communication and patient care skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement OT treatment plans under supervision.
• Assist ADLs and IADLs: dressing, bathing, grooming, meal prep.
• Reinforce upper extremity exercises and balance during tasks.
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive equipment and safety.
• Monitor progress and document in EMR.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Independence

Education

NY 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 Queens.

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.