Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) per diem Homecare Nassau County territory

Home Therapy • Nassau County, NY

1d • Remote

About The Position

Home health occupational therapy services are provided by a licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Long Island. The role involves working one-on-one with adult and geriatric patients in their homes to improve their independence with daily activities, offering the flexibility to create one's own schedule.

Requirements

• Current New York State Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license.
• Strong communication and patient care skills.
• Comfortable working independently in the community.

Nice To Haves

• Home health experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Implement occupational therapy treatment plans developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Help patients improve independence with ADLs and IADLs, including dressing, bathing, grooming, meal preparation, and other daily activities.
• Reinforce upper extremity exercises, fine motor skills, coordination, balance during functional tasks, and home safety techniques.
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive equipment, energy conservation, fall prevention, and safe performance of daily activities.
• Monitor patient progress, communicate changes to the supervising OT, and complete timely EMR documentation.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule—you choose your availability and service area.
• Competitive per-visit compensation.
• Dedicated scheduling and administrative support.
• One-on-one patient care in home health settings.
• Minimal administrative burden.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree