Elara Caring logo

Home Health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Elara Caring

Independence, MOJobSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.

You apply on the employer's site, with no Olive account needed.

Watch jobs like this.

Don't just apply. Show up ready.

Olive works from this exact posting.

At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Independence, MO
Work Authorization
Not specified

Olive lists jobs from US employers, including remote roles you can work from the United States.

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current Unrestricted COTA Certification

Job overview

Elara Caring is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide home-based occupational therapy services under an Occupational Therapist’s care plan. The assistant visits patients, monitors progress, teaches patients and caregivers exercises and safe techniques, and coordinates with the care team. The role includes documentation and travel between patient homes and assigned work locations, with occasional irregular or on-call hours.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Occupational Therapy ServicesPatient MonitoringPatient and Caregiver EducationPatient TransfersLifting Up to 50 PoundsDriving

Qualifications

Certified Occupational Therapy CurriculumCurrent Unrestricted COTA Certification1 Year COTA ExperienceValid Driver's License or Reliable Transportation

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description:

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!

As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant , you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:

  • Provide occupational therapy services by following the care plan developed by the Occupational Therapist.

  • Visit patients regularly and monitor their progress during each visit.

  • Report changes in a patient's condition to the Occupational Therapist, physician, and care team.

  • Follow physician orders and the established plan of care.

  • Teach patients and caregivers home therapy exercises and safe techniques.

  • Work closely with the care team to provide coordinated, high-quality patient care.

  • Complete accurate and timely documentation for each patient visit.

  • Help reduce avoidable hospital and emergency room visits through proactive patient care.

  • Stay up to date on healthcare regulations and agency policies.

  • Work in a physically active role that may include lifting, transferring patients, and occasional irregular or on-call hours.

What is Required?

  • Graduate of a certified occupational therapy curriculum established by the Occupational Therapy Association

  • Current, unrestricted COTA certification in the state of work

  • Minimum one (1) year of experience as a COTA in a clinical care setting

  • Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment

  • Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.

What's in it for you?

  • Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits including pet insurance

  • 401(K) with employer match

  • Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost

  • Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement

  • Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement.

  • Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.

Equal Employment Opportunity : We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [email protected].

Pay & Benefit Information : Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits

EVerify : Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.

How this job compares

Set against the 827 open Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$64–88K/yr105 salary ranges
  • US median$33–40/hr422 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 22 open Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in Missouri and 827 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Missouri
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Occupational Therapy Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (179 postings).
Education
9 of the 827 open Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs (1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

Prepare for this role

You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.