Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA

PurposeCare • Aurora, IL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

PurposeCare is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide home-based occupational therapy services. The role involves skilled visits in patients’ homes, addressing the full scope of their needs and helping them overcome everyday challenges and make progress in daily life and recovery. The position offers flexible scheduling, manageable caseloads, clinical autonomy, and opportunities to build one-on-one relationships with patients. PurposeCare describes its work as holistic, personalized care that helps people live healthier, safer, and more fulfilling lives at home.

Requirements

• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state in which the applicant is applying.
• Ability to perform physical tasks that may include lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, and standing.
• Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, and/or access to dependable transportation.
• Ability to successfully complete a background check.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled occupational therapy assistant visits in patients’ homes.
• Address patients’ needs in their home environment to support progress in daily life and recovery.
• Build meaningful one-on-one connections with patients and provide personalized care.
• Make clinical decisions independently within the role.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed