Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for Home Health with Hiring Bonus
About The Position
Apollo Home Healthcare is hiring a full-time or part-time/per-diem Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide occupational therapy services to patients in their homes in Alameda and/or Contra Costa Counties. The COTA will help patients regain independence and improve daily functioning while working under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist and alongside a patient-centered healthcare team. Apollo is part of Obran Cooperative, a worker-owned healthcare organization. The role offers local territory within the clinician’s chosen region, clinical team support, and the opportunity for Obran Cooperative membership and profit-sharing. A limited-time hiring bonus is offered: $2,500 for full-time COTAs or $1,250 for part-time/per-diem COTAs, with payment in installments after the first independent patient visit and 90 days of active employment. The posting describes competitive pay and reimbursement rates that vary by visit type and employment status (1099 or W2). Full-time clinicians are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.
Requirements
- Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Assistant program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
- Active California COTA license.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to patient homes.
- Home healthcare experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the Kinnser/WellSky EMR.
Responsibilities
- Provide in-home occupational therapy visits under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
- Help patients improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence.
- Educate patients and caregivers about exercises and safe movement.
- Document visits in WellSky/Kinnser in a timely manner.
- Communicate patient progress and concerns to the care team.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Cellular device reimbursement.
- Eligibility for Obran Cooperative membership and profit-sharing.
- Full-time clinicians receive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, with employer contributions.
- Full-time clinicians have HSA/FSA options for healthcare and dependent-care expenses.
- Full-time clinicians receive a 401(k).
- Full-time clinicians receive paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays.
- A $2,500 hiring bonus for full-time COTAs or a $1,250 hiring bonus for part-time/per-diem COTAs, paid in part after the first independent patient visit and in part after 90 days of active employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
