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Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA / PRN)

Interim HealthCare of Central VA$55/dayCharlottesville, VAPart TimePosted 6mo ago
  • PRN / per diem

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in Virginia post a median of $35 an hour, the middle half $33.25–$37.88, across 27 jobs that state their pay. Occupational therapy assistants employed in Virginia earn a median of $36.04 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).

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About the job

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.

From Interim HealthCare of Central VA's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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