Home Health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Elara Caring is seeking a Home Health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a job in Canton, 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)Make a Real Impact—Right Where Patients Feel Most Supported At Elara Caring, home is more than a place—it's where healing begins. Our teams bring skilled, compassionate care directly to patients across the region, helping them build strength, independence, and confidence in an environment that's familiar and comfortable. We're seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) who's ready to take their career into a more flexible, relationship-centered setting. If you're looking for a role that combines autonomy, purpose, and the reward of hands-on progress, you'll feel right at home with us. Full-Time | Day Schedule | Monday–FridayTerritory: Ann Arbor → Canton What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out A Schedule That Works for You Enjoy the balance of weekday daytime hours and the freedom to organize your visits in a way that fits your workflow. Support Without Micromanagement You'll work independently in the field, backed by a collaborative team of therapists, nurses, and care coordinators who ensure you always have what you need to succeed. A Benefits Package Designed for Real Life Competitive pay Medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with company match Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff Free continuing education opportunities PTO, holidays, bereavement (including pet), and optional pet insurance Career Growth You Can Count On We invest in our people—many leaders begin their journey right here. Development opportunities and internal advancement are part of our culture. What You'll Do in This Role As a COTA with Elara Caring, you'll help patients rebuild the skills they need to live safely and confidently at home. Every visit is an opportunity to make progress that's personal and meaningful. You will: Implement individualized care plans created by the Occupational Therapist Deliver one-on-one treatment and adjust interventions based on patient response Provide education that empowers patients and caregivers long after each session Partner with OTs, nurses, physicians, and care teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality care Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with all regulatory standards Support patient safety and help prevent unnecessary hospitalizations What You'll Bring to the Team Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program Active, unrestricted state COTA license At least one year of clinical experience preferred Reliable vehicle, driver's license, and current auto insurance Ability to travel between Ann Arbor and Canton Physical ability to assist with mobility and transfers (50–100 lbs) Ready for a Role with More Purpose—and More Balance? Join a team that values your expertise, supports your independence, and gives you the flexibility to truly make a difference. As a growing organization, we invite you to share your information with us for consideration for future career opportunities. This is an exciting chance to connect with our compassionate and dedicated team, who truly value your unique skills and experiences in delivering exceptional care to those we serve. Apply today and help patients live safer, stronger, and more independently—right at 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. 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 . Elara Caring Job ID #JR-130372. Posted job title: Home Health COTA 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.