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Home Health Cota Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Do you have the career opportunities as a PRN Home Health COTA you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Wesley Healthcare at Home which is part of the ...

Flexible COTA Home Health

Omaha, NE · On-site

$27.25 - $36.25/hr

Home Health COTA About Us: Freedom in Home Services is a leading provider of holistic and compassionate home health care services in Omaha, NE. We specialize in helping individuals maintain their ...

Home Health COTA

Farmington, MO · On-site

$52 - $68/hr

Overview BJC Home Care offers patients and their families a complete range of home care services ... COTA * Valid Driver's License Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards At BJC we're committed ...

Home Health COTA

Farmington, MO · On-site

$24.71 - $41.03/hr

Overview BJC Home Care offers patients and their families a complete range of home care services ... COTA * Valid Driver's License Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards At BJC we're committed ...

COTA / Home Health

Murfreesboro, TN

$25.75 - $34.25/hr

Adoration Home Health is seeking a passionate, dedicated Home Health COTA to join our team in Murfreesboro, TN . Our Home Health OTAs provide expert, patient-centered care. If you're ready to work in ...

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How much do home health cota jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for home health cota in the United States is $32.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.40 and $36.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a home health COTA?

A Home Health COTA is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant who provides occupational therapy services to patients in their homes. They work under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist to help patients regain or improve skills needed for daily living and independence. Home Health COTAs assist with implementing treatment plans, monitoring patient progress, and educating both patients and their families about therapeutic activities and strategies. This role is vital in helping patients recover from injuries, illnesses, or surgeries while remaining in the comfort of their own home.

What does a home health COTA do?

As a home health COTA or certified occupational therapy assistant, you help in the creation of a plan of care for a patient. Your responsibilities in this career focus on rehabilitation in a home environment. You help patients through illness as they work their way back to daily life. Your services usually center around elderly patients with chronic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. Your duties are to assist an occupational therapist in their rehabilitation plan for a patient. Your tasks can range small ones like hooking up an IV to larger ones like re-building muscle strength after surgery.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a home health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), and why are they important?

To thrive as a Home Health COTA, you need an associate degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program, state licensure, and a solid understanding of therapeutic techniques for diverse patient populations. Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and home health care documentation standards is vital. Excellent interpersonal skills, adaptability, and self-motivation help COTAs build trust with patients and manage autonomous work environments. These skills ensure safe, effective patient care and enable positive rehabilitation outcomes in clients' homes.

What are some common challenges home health COTAs face when working with patients in their homes?

Home Health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) often encounter unique challenges such as adapting therapy plans to diverse home environments and limited resources. They must be creative in utilizing household items for exercises and ensuring patient safety in non-clinical settings. Additionally, COTAs need strong communication skills to coordinate care with family members and other healthcare professionals, as well as the ability to manage their schedules independently while traveling between clients' homes.

What is the difference between Home Health Cota vs Home Health Aide?

AspectHome Health CotaHome Health Aide
CertificationsCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) certificationCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or HHA certification
Work EnvironmentAssists patients with therapy exercises, often under supervision of an OT, in home settingsProvides basic personal care and assistance with daily activities in home settings
Job ResponsibilitiesSupports occupational therapy plans, helps improve patients' functional abilitiesAssists with bathing, dressing, and basic daily tasks

While both roles work in home health settings, a Home Health Cota focuses on supporting occupational therapy plans and improving patients' functional skills, requiring specific OT-related certification. In contrast, a Home Health Aide provides basic personal care and daily assistance, often with different certification requirements. Both roles are essential in home health care but serve distinct functions based on training and responsibilities.

What cities are hiring for Home Health Cota jobs?

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What states have the most Home Health Cota jobs?

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Infographic showing various Home Health Cota job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,531 per year, or $32.5 per hour.

PRN Home Health COTA

HCA Healthcare

Wichita, KS • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago


HCA Healthcare rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 2,308 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

614th of 898 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a PRN Home Health COTA you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Wesley Healthcare at Home which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Working under the direction of the Occupational Therapists. The OTA provides rehabilitative services to patients in their homes. They will work with patients that have mental, physical, emotional, or developmental impairments to improve quality of life. You will assist patients with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in a treatment plan developed in collaboration with an occupational therapist.

What you will do in this role:

Under the direction of the registered and/or licensed occupational therapist, optimizes the physical abilities and skills of patients. Will assist in the screening of patients, implementing treatment for assigned patients, delivering treatment to achieve identified goals according to the established treatment plan, documenting progress toward identified goals. Will communicate patient status and needs to the patient, the patient’s family, the staff and other professionals as appropriate.

Assists in the selection of Occupational Therapy techniques/media and in the sequence of activities, adapts techniques/media as indicated by patient performance and following consultation with the Occupational Therapist.

Assists the Occupational Therapist in identifying a problem list, long-term goals, short-term goals and a treatment plan. Monitors patient’s response to intervention and consults with Occupational Therapist if modification is indicated. Adapts treatment under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to meet the personal needs of the patient.

What qualifications you will need:

Associate’s degree or certificate program from a community or vocational / technical college

Completed certificate program (Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant)

Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working orderBenefits

Wesley Healthcare at Home, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Healthcare at Home is a service line from HCA healthcare. We are dedicated to providing patients with quality care during their recovery at home. We are Medicare certified. Our patients are under the supervision of a physician and our team of professionals develop an individualized plan of care. Our professionals include registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, therapists, and social workers. We provide the care you need in the comfort of your own home to restore your independence. Healthcare at Home raises the bar on what quality healthcare looks like. Just like family, we pull together to care for, support and celebrate with each other being able to provide exceptional, expert care for patients.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our PRN Home Health COTA opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


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