Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

PurposeCare•Columbus, OH
•Onsite

About The Position

PurposeCare is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide home-based occupational therapy services. The role offers flexible scheduling, manageable caseloads, clinical autonomy, and one-on-one connections with patients in their homes. Clinicians provide skilled visits addressing patients’ needs in their home environments and support progress in daily life and recovery. PurposeCare emphasizes compassionate, personalized care that helps people live healthier, safer, and more fulfilling lives in their communities.

Requirements

  • Hold a current Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state where applying.
  • Have a current driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and/or access to dependable transportation.
  • Be able to successfully complete a background check.
  • Be able to perform physical tasks that may include lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, and standing.

Nice To Haves

  • One year of occupational therapy assistant experience is preferred.
  • Home health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled occupational therapy assistant visits to patients in their homes.
  • Address the full scope of patients’ needs in the home environment.
  • Support patients in overcoming everyday challenges and making progress in daily life and recovery.
  • Make clinical decisions independently.

Benefits

  • Competitive per-visit rates
  • Mileage
  • Medical and prescription drug plan
  • Telehealth
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Mentor and referral programs
  • Opportunities to apply for positions at other PurposeCare locations
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