Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for Home Health with Hiring Bonus

Obran Cooperative • Oakland, CA

8h • $125,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Apollo Home Healthcare, part of Obran Cooperative, is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide occupational therapy services to patients in their homes in Alameda County and/or Contra Costa County. The COTA works under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist and collaborates with a dedicated healthcare team to provide patient-centered care and help patients regain independence and improve daily functioning. The position is offered full-time or part-time/per diem. For a limited time, the hiring bonus is $2,500 for full-time COTAs or $1,250 for part-time/per diem COTAs. The bonus is paid in part after the first independent patient visit, with the remainder following 90 days of active employment.

Apollo is part of a worker-owned healthcare organization that offers clinicians a voice, shared ownership, and a long-term stake in the organization. Full-time clinicians may receive priority scheduling to build a full patient caseload and have a local territory within their chosen region. The posting lists competitive pay, reimbursement for mileage and cellular devices, and eligibility for Obran Cooperative membership and profit-sharing. Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance with employer contributions; HSA/FSA options; a 401(k); paid time off; sick time; and paid holidays.

Visit and reimbursement rates vary by visit type and employment status (1099 or W2), may be adjusted in the future, and employees will be notified of changes. Obran encourages applications from people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and members of other marginalized communities, and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process.

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 is preferred but not required.

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 on 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.
• HSA/FSA options for healthcare expenses and dependent care with pre-tax dollars.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays.
• Hiring bonus of $2,500 for full-time COTAs or $1,250 for part-time/per diem COTAs, subject to the stated payment schedule.

What This Job Offers

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