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) – PRN** 📍 _Flexible, Meaningful Work Where Care Feels Like Home_ At Elara Caring, we believe the best care happens where patients feel most comfortable—at home. Every day, our dedicated teams deliver high-quality, compassionate care to more than 60,000 patients nationwide, meeting them wherever they are on their health journey. We’re looking for a PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) who’s passionate about helping patients regain independence and live life to the fullest. If you’re driven by purpose, flexibility, and the chance to truly make a difference, this role is for you. **Why Join the Elara Caring Mission?** ✨ Work in a collaborative, supportive environment ✨ Make a real impact—one patient, one home, one visit at a time ✨ Competitive PRN compensation ✨ Free continuing education opportunities for all employees ✨ Career growth and advancement opportunities ✨ Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees, including: + Medical, dental, and vision insurance + 401(k) with employer match + Paid time off & paid holidays + Family & pet bereavement leave + Pet insurance As a vital member of our interdisciplinary care team, you will: + Promote Elara Caring’s mission, philosophy, and standards of excellence + Assist in implementing individualized rehabilitation plans under the direction of an Occupational Therapist + Perform routine patient visits and reassess therapy needs at each visit + Communicate significant findings or changes in patient condition to the OT, physician, and care team + Verify and follow the established Plan of Care and physician orders + Educate patients and caregivers on therapy goals, home exercise programs, and safety + Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payer requirements + Identify and report potential coverage or payment concerns + Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation + Collaborate with clinical staff on schedules, patient needs, and care coordination + Support initiatives to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits **Work Environment & Physical Requirements** + Physically demanding, fast-paced clinical environment + Full range of motion required, including lifting, transferring, and assisting patients + Ability to lift 50–100 lbs + May require irregular hours or on-call responsibilities, as applicable **What Is Required** ✔ Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program ✔ Current, unrestricted COTA license in the state of practice ✔ Minimum 1 year of clinical experience as a COTA ✔ Ability and willingness to travel within the branch coverage area (up to 50%) ✔ Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance ✔ Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move throughout the workday This position reports to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or designee. If you’re ready to use your skills, compassion, and flexibility to change lives—apply today and become part of the Elara Caring family. _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._ _If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by reaching out to_ _recruiting@elara.com._