Home Health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Elara Caring • Flint, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place. Job Description: Home Health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Full-Time | Field-Based Genesee County, MI At Elara Caring, we believe the best care happens where patients feel most comfortable—at home. Every day, our clinicians help more than 60,000 patients live safer, more independent lives in the place they love most. As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful one-on-one relationships, support patients in regaining independence, and see the real impact of your care—without the burnout of weekends or holidays. If you’re compassionate, motivated, and passionate about home-based therapy, we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program
• Active, unrestricted COTA certification in the state of practice
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience as a COTA
• Comfortable working independently in a field-based role
• Ability and willingness to travel within the assigned coverage area (approximately 50%)
• Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance
• Ability to lift up to 50–100 lbs and perform physical tasks associated with patient care

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to patients in their homes under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist
• Follow and implement individualized plans of care to support patient independence and safety
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes in condition to the OT, physician, and care team
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapy goals and home exercise programs
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality care
• Help reduce avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits through proactive, patient-centered care

Benefits

• No weekends.
• No holidays.
• Better work-life balance
• Supportive, collaborative clinical team
• Competitive compensation
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
• Free continuing education for all clinicians
• Clear opportunities for growth and advancement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family & pet bereavement leave
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees