Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Home Health - Full Time

VitalCaring Group • Missouri City, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

VitalCaring is hiring a full-time, field-based Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide one-on-one home health care. Working under the direction of a Licensed Occupational Therapist, the COTA helps patients regain independence and confidence after illness or injury by rebuilding skills needed for daily living. The role involves personalized, goal-driven care in patients’ homes, with support from an experienced OT team and collaboration with nurses, therapists, and leadership.

The COTA contributes to patients’ functional outcomes and quality of life by implementing treatment plans, providing hands-on therapy, retraining patients in activities of daily living, and educating patients and caregivers. The position also requires monitoring and reporting progress, recognizing changes in condition, documenting care in the EMR, and supporting a safe, coordinated plan of care.

VitalCaring describes its values as trustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive, and called. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics; candidates are evaluated based on job-related qualifications, skills, and business needs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Active COTA license or certification in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to work independently in a field-based environment.
• Strong clinical observation, communication, and time-management skills.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Home Health experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience delivering therapy in patients’ homes rather than facility settings.
• Ability to adapt care plans to real-life home environments.
• Confidence identifying and escalating changes in patient condition.
• A balance of clinical skill and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans to improve patients’ ability to perform daily activities.
• Provide hands-on therapy focused on strength, coordination, mobility, and self-care.
• Retrain patients in activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, and meal preparation.
• Assess and report on patient progress, function, and home safety needs.
• Educate patients and caregivers on techniques, exercises, and safety strategies.
• Identify changes in patient condition and communicate proactively with the occupational therapist and care team.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation in the EMR.
• Support a safe, effective, and coordinated plan of care.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Pharmacy benefits.
• Virtual and mental health support.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs).
• Supplemental health and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee referral program.
• Prepaid legal plans.
• Identity theft protection.
• Generous paid time off.
• Pet insurance.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree