Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Home Health -Full-Time
- Full-time
- LPN / LVN license
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting states $45–$50 an hour. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in Tennessee post a median of $34 an hour, the middle half $30.47–$40, across 7 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Occupational therapy assistants employed in Tennessee earn a median of $30.01 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Occupational therapy assistants in Tennessee: pay by town and employer
About the job
Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA
Bellevue, TN
Description
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – COTA – Home Health – Full Time
- Per visit rates: $45-$50
- Growing in the county of Davidson: Belle Meade; Bellevue, Green Hills and surrounding areas
- Offering competitive pay, flexible scheduling, comprehensive benefits package
HomeFirst Home Healthcare provides quality home health care to thousands of individuals in the state of Tennessee. We are looking to hire a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA to join our home health field team.
Who We Are
Our mission at HomeFirst Home Healthcare is to provide compassionate, home-based care. We offer quality services to our patients and their families while recognizing the valuable relationship with our employees, our providers and the communities we serve. We believe in HomeFirst Home Healthcare’s mission and strive to do the right things, the right way, all the time.
What We Offer – Full-Time Benefits
- Medical
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Telehealth
- Dental
- Vision
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
Overview
A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist and Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager.
- Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient and returns the individual to an optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities
- Instructs the patient and family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises
- Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled
- Updates care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner and assists in preparing clinical and progress notes
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse educational program
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN license within the state of practice
- Minimum of one (1) year of Licensed Practical Nurse experience in private duty, home health, hospice, hospital or skilled nursing facility; previous private duty / home healthcare experience preferred
- Current CPR certification
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance
From HomeFirst of Middle Tennessee's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About HomeFirst of Middle Tennessee
HomeFirst of Middle Tennessee is a Medicare-certified home health agency in Nashville, TN providing nursing, therapy and home health aide care at home. Its job board posts jobs for nurses. Source: Medicare Care Compare: HomeFirst of Middle Tennessee
Based in Nashville, TNHires in TennesseePay on its listings: 100% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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