Occupational Therapy Assistant - Home Health
About The Position
Uplift HomeCare is seeking an experienced Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/OTA) to provide PRN home health visits in Riverview, Brandon, and surrounding communities in Florida. This field-based position provides one-on-one occupational therapy services to patients in their homes, with a flexible schedule built around the employee’s availability. The role offers up to $60 per visit and an eligible new-hire sign-on bonus of $250, subject to the stated onboarding, employment, and documentation conditions. The COTA provides skilled occupational therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, following individualized treatment plans and physician orders. The position focuses on helping patients improve daily living activities, functional mobility, coordination, strength, and independence while promoting safety and quality of life at home. The assistant educates patients and caregivers, monitors progress, coordinates with the clinical team, and completes accurate, timely, compliant documentation.
Requirements
- Active Florida COTA/OTA license.
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Current NBCOT certification or eligibility, as applicable.
- Minimum 1 year of home health experience.
- Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with the clinical team.
- Reliable transportation.
- Valid driver's license.
- Current auto insurance.
- AHCA Level II Background Screening.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled occupational therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
- Follow individualized treatment plans and physician orders.
- Help patients improve activities of daily living, functional mobility, coordination, strength, and independence.
- Provide therapeutic activities and exercises according to the patient's plan of care.
- Educate patients and caregivers about exercises, adaptive techniques, home safety, and fall prevention.
- Monitor patient progress and communicate changes or concerns to the supervising OT and clinical team.
- Participate in coordination of care with other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Complete accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
- Promote patient safety, independence, and quality of life in the home environment.
Benefits
- Up to $60 per visit.
- $250 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires who meet the stated conditions.
- Flexible PRN scheduling built around availability.
- One-on-one patient care in the home.
- Supportive and responsive clinical team.
- Independence and autonomy in the field.
- Opportunity for additional visits based on patient needs and availability.
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Education Level
Associate degree
