What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Home Health position at Interim HealthCare of the Midlands?
As a Home Health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), you play a vital role in strengthening your community—one patient, one home, one relationship at a time. You provide skilled, compassionate care that helps patients recover, manage chronic conditions, and live safely and independently at home, while using your clinical expertise to prevent hospitalizations, empower patients and families, and improve long-term outcomes through trusted relationships and coordinated care.
Guided by our mission to honor God through the enrichment of human life, Interim HealthCare has been a trusted leader in home health services across South Carolina since 1979 and is proud to be recognized as a 9x Top Workplace. We believe exceptional care begins with supported occupational therapy assistants, and we foster an environment where clinicians are respected, empowered, and equipped to do meaningful work—if you’re ready to make a lasting difference in patients’ lives, we invite you to join our team.
Why You’ll Love Working with Interim
As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) with Interim, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive pay starting at $35 per visit, plus mileage reimbursement
- Flexible scheduling that supports true work-life balance and autonomy
- Dedicated 1:1 patient care, allowing you to focus on quality outcomes, not volume
- Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and an HSA with employer contribution
- 401(k) with employer match to help you plan confidently for the future
- Support for your growth and well being, including free CEUs, tuition assistance, and fitness reimbursement
What You’ll Do
As a Home Health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), you will:
- Provide services for treating impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or changes in physical function and health status under the direction and supervision of the treating occupational therapist
- Participates in the development and evaluation of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
- Assists the treating occupational therapist in documenting a patient’s progress and response to treatment.
- Teaches task-oriented therapeutic activities designed to restore physical function, as well as sensory-integrative function.
- Teaches compensatory techniques to improve the level of independence in the activities of daily living (ADLs).
What You’ll Need
- Current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistance (COTA) license in South Carolina.
- Graduate of an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
- Successfully completed the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT) certification examination for occupational therapists
Apply Today
If you are a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) looking for a rewarding Home Health opportunity in Columbia, SC, we encourage you to apply and join a compassionate, patient focused team.
Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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