Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for Home Health with Hiring Bonus

Obran Cooperative • Walnut Creek, CA

8h • $125,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Apollo Home Healthcare, part of Obran Cooperative, is hiring a full-time or part-time/per-diem Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to serve patients in Alameda and/or Contra Costa Counties. The COTA provides occupational therapy services in patients’ homes to support independence and daily functioning, working under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist and alongside a dedicated healthcare team. Apollo describes Obran as a worker-owned healthcare organization offering clinicians a voice, shared ownership, and a long-term stake in the organization.

The role offers a $2,500 hiring bonus for full-time COTAs or a $1,250 hiring bonus 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. Pay and reimbursement rates vary by visit type and employment status (1099 or W2), and may be adjusted in the future. Full-time clinicians are offered priority scheduling to achieve a full patient caseload, a local territory within their chosen region, clinical team support, and 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 (preferred, 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 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree