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COTA / Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Interim HealthCare of Central VA·Charlottesville, Virginia

$55/hr·Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·
Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

The COTA will provide occupational therapy to patients in their homes to help them regain independence and perform daily activities. They will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to assess patients, establish therapy goals, and educate families on care plans.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

in Charlottesville and surrounding areas!

Embark on a new career path where therapy is customized to a patient’s life and outcomes are optimized. As a Home Health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, you’ll help patients regain their independence and learn to perform everyday activities in the comfort and familiarity of home.

Interim HealthCare® is the nation’s first home care company and leading employer of Home Health COTAs. We understand the importance of personalized therapy to patients in need of creative strategies to make daily activities easier. As a Home Health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, you’ll help people get back to the things they love in the place where life is lived. If this ignites your passion for therapy, you are made for this!

Our Home Health COTAs enjoy some excellent benefits

  • $55/Visit (PRN)
  • 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
  • Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
  • Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
  • PTO/Holiday pay
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Supplemental insurances offered
  • As a Home Health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:
  • Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to an illness or injury
  • Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT and SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and personal goals
  • Assess patient, observe deficits, establish therapy goals and document progress
  • Assist patient with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination
  • Suggest adaptive equipment such as grab bars and shower chairs to offer added support
  • Assess fall risks and introduce strategies to improve home safety
  • Educate patient and family on plan of care, exercises, goals and self-care

A few must-haves for Home Health COTAs

  • Graduate of an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program and active COTA license in Virginia
  • Minimum 1 year of occupational therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare
  • Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
  • Good clinical judgment, strong interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionate

Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited COTA program and hold an active Virginia license. A minimum of one year of occupational therapy experience, preferably in home health, is required.

  • professional certificate
  • Compassion
  • Coordination
  • Documentation
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Resourcefulness
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient education
  • Patient assessment
  • Care planning
  • Home health care
  • Occupational therapy
  • Adaptive equipment recommendation
  • Fall risk assessment
  • Fine motor skills training

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$55/hr
Location
Charlottesville, Virginia
Posted
Apr 20, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Interim HealthCare of Central VA

Interim HealthCare Inc., founded in 1966, is a leading national franchisor of home care, hospice and healthcare staffing. It is part of Caring Brands International which also includes UK-based Bluebird Care and Australia-based Just Better Care, both well-known franchise brands...

Salary listed on 11 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

Virginia COTA roles need licensed experience

In Virginia, COTA openings are often tied to home health, outpatient, and rehab settings, so employers usually look for candidates who are already licensed and ready to work independently. These roles can be competitive because the posting asks for an accredited COTA program, an active Virginia license, and at least one year of occupational therapy experience, preferably in home health. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and confirm your home health experience is clearly shown on your resume.