Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (Per Diem)
- PRN / per diem
How this pay compares
This posting states $30–$40 an hour. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in Connecticut post a median of $34 an hour, the middle half $32.75–$34.88, across 6 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Occupational therapy assistants employed in Connecticut earn a median of $34.99 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
Occupational therapy assistants in Connecticut: pay by town and employer
About the job
About Health Care Connectors
Health Care Connectors is a leading home healthcare organization dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients in the comfort of their homes. Our interdisciplinary team works collaboratively to ensure each patient receives personalized care that promotes healing, independence, and overall well-being.
We are committed to supporting our clinicians with the resources, flexibility, and professional environment needed to deliver exceptional care to the communities we serve.
Why Join HCC?
At Health Care Connectors, our nurses are at the heart of patient care. When you join our team, you will:
- Work in a supportive and collaborative clinical environment
- Deliver meaningful one-on-one care to patients in their homes
- Be part of a growing and innovative home healthcare organization
- Have opportunities for professional growth and continued learning
- Make a direct impact on patient outcomes and quality of life
Job Summary
Compassionate and patient-focused Occupational Therapy Assistant with experience supporting Occupational Therapists in delivering individualized treatment plans. Skilled in conducting patient assessments, implementing therapeutic interventions, and assisting individuals in improving motor skills, coordination, and daily functional abilities. Proficient in educating patients on the use of adaptive equipment and assistive devices, monitoring progress, maintaining accurate documentation, and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure high-quality, comprehensive patient care.
Qualifications
Required
- Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in CT
- Knowledge of occupational health, physiology, and anatomy
- Experience working with Geriatric patients is preferred
- Familiarity with medical terminology and medical imaging techniques
- Ability to drive to multiple patients home
Preferred
- Experience in home health or rehabilitation settings
- Experience working with geriatric or post-acute care patients
- Strong documentation and patient education skills
- COTA
What You’ll Do
- Provide occupational therapy services to patients under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist
- Assist in the development and implementation of treatment plans
- Conduct assessments and evaluations to determine patients' needs and goals
- Administer therapeutic exercises and activities to improve patients' motor skills, coordination, and functional abilities
- Teach patients how to use adaptive equipment and assistive devices
- Monitor and document patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for patients
Compensation
Hourly Rate $30 - $40 an hour
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From Health Care Connectors's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Health Care Connectors
Health Care Connectors is a Medicare-certified home health agency in Greenwich, CT providing nursing, therapy and home health aide care at home. Its job board posts jobs for therapists, nurses and caregivers. Source: CMS Home Health Care Agencies
Based in Greenwich, CTHires in ConnecticutPay on its listings: 50% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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