Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for Home Health with Hiring Bonus

Obran Cooperative • San Leandro, 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 alongside a healthcare team to provide patient-centered care that helps patients regain independence and improve daily functioning. The role is offered as full-time or part-time/per diem. Apollo describes Obran Cooperative as a worker-owned healthcare organization offering clinicians a voice, shared ownership, and a long-term stake in the organization. A limited-time hiring bonus is offered: $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. Visit and reimbursement rates vary by visit type and employment status (1099 or W2) and may be adjusted in the future.

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.
• Travel to patients' homes within the selected local territory in Alameda County or Contra Costa County.

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 using 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