Home Health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - $25-35 per hour

Elara Caring is seeking a Home Health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a job in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Discipline : Therapy
• Duration : Ongoing
• Employment Type : Staff

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 :

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Full-Time | Days | Monday–Friday

Serving Ann Arbor to Canton

At Elara Caring , we believe care should start where patients feel safest and most comfortable— at home . Every day, our compassionate teams deliver exceptional therapy and support to more than 60,000 patients, empowering them to heal and thrive on their own terms.

Now we’re looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) who values flexibility, independence, and meaningful patient connections. If you’re ready to take your therapy career beyond the walls of a facility and into a role where you truly make a difference— this is it.

💙 Why You’ll Love This Role

This isn’t your typical 9-to-5 clinical job. As part of the Elara Caring family, you’ll enjoy the freedom to manage your day , the support of a collaborative team , and the reward of seeing real progress —one home visit at a time.

Why Choose Elara?

Flexibility & Independence : Plan your own schedule and deliver care where patients live best—at home.

Supportive Team Culture : You’ll never feel alone in the field—our therapists, nurses, and care coordinators work hand in hand.

Competitive Pay & Benefits : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus a 401(k) with employer match.

Grow Your Career : Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education for all employees at no cost.

Room to Advance : We promote from within and support your professional growth at every step.

Extra Perks : Paid time off, holidays, family and pet bereavement, and even pet insurance—because family comes in all forms.

What You’ll Do

As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, you’ll play an essential role in helping patients regain independence and improve their quality of life—all while enjoying the personal connection and autonomy that make home health so fulfilling.

You will :

Carry out individualized care plans developed by the Occupational Therapist.

Provide one-on-one treatment, assess progress, and adapt exercises to fit patient needs.

Educate and empower patients and caregivers for continued success between visits.

Communicate closely with OTs, nurses, and physicians to ensure seamless, coordinated care.

Document care accurately and maintain compliance with all regulations.

Help patients stay safely at home and avoid unnecessary hospital visits through proactive, compassionate care.

What You Bring

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

Current, unrestricted COTA license in the state of practice.

Minimum one (1) year of experience in a clinical care setting preferred.

Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance.

Ability to travel within assigned area (Ann Arbor to Canton).

Physical ability to assist with transfers and mobility (lifting up to 50–100 lbs).

Ready to Redefine What Work-Life Balance Looks Like?

At Elara Caring, your compassion, flexibility, and independence are valued—and rewarded.

Apply today and join a team that lets you make a difference on your own schedule, in the place patients call home.

We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.

Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.

Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.

At Elara Caring, pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors, including education, job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets, and may vary based on location.

This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities and requirements; upon request, a job description can be provided.

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Elara Caring Job ID #JR-128063. Posted job title : Home Health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

About Elara Caring

Elara Caring is one of the nation’s leading providers of home-based care with a growing footprint of 26,000 caregivers and 60,000 patients in 18 states. Whether you are new to home-based care or a seasoned in-home care professional, Elara Caring will meet you where you are and develop a unique learning plan that recognizes your experience and invests in your clinical professional journey. From our preceptor program to certification prep courses, quality assessments or management training, we care about you and your success.