Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Home Health

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) – Home Health

Make a Difference Every Day

Bella Terra Home Health and Hospice of the Desert is dedicated to delivering life-changing service through compassionate, high‑quality home health and hospice care. Whether in the comfort of home or in a facility, our mission is to enhance the quality of life for every patient we serve.

We are growing rapidly and seeking a skilled, compassionate, and motivated Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our team in Coachella Valley. If you're looking to advance your career in a supportive environment that values excellence, autonomy, and teamwork, we’d love to meet you.

Position: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Pay Range: $40.00–$55.00/hr
Status: Full-Time
Coverage Area: Coachella Valley

What You’ll Do

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) will provide high‑quality therapy services under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist (OT), supporting patients in regaining independence and improving daily function.

• Assist in the ongoing assessment of the patient’s functional abilities, including muscle strength, endurance, visual‑motor coordination, communication skills, self‑care abilities, and work capacity, as delegated by the OT
• Participate in evaluating the home environment for potential safety risks or barriers to patient independence, following direction from the OT
• Support the OT in teaching and retraining patients in daily living activities that may have been lost due to illness, injury, or decline
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical records and documentation; report any significant changes in patient condition to the supervising OT
• Follow and implement the established treatment plan and therapeutic goals created by the OT
• Document patient responses to treatment, noting progress toward therapy goals
• Maintain effective communication with the care team to ensure coordinated, patient‑centered care
• Participate in case conferences, in‑service trainings, and team meetings as required by organizational policy
• Identify and report patient or caregiver needs for additional home care services
• Collaborate with the supervising OT to assist in making appropriate referrals
• Educate and instruct patients, families, caregivers, and internal staff on elements of the treatment plan as delegated by the OT

Requirements

• Active CA Occupational Therapist Assistant License
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience as a certified occupational therapy assistant
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication, and organization skills
• Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order

Why Join Bella Terra Home Health & Hospice of the Desert?

Bella Terra is part of the Cornerstone Group, a nationwide network of 75+ home health and hospice agencies. Although we are backed by a large organization, we operate as a local, community-focused team. We know that exceptional care begins with exceptional people — and we invest in our employees so they can thrive personally and professionally.

What Makes Us Unique

We empower our clinicians with a level of freedom and autonomy rarely found in home health and hospice. You’ll have the ability to create, innovate, and lead programs that best serve your patients and community.

We are guided by the CAPLICO Core Values:

• Celebration
• Accountability
• Passion for Learning
• Love One Another
• Intelligent Risk Taking
• Customer Second
• Ownership

If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and want to help shape the premier Home Health & Hospice agency in the Coachella Valley, we want to connect with you!

Apply Today

Join a mission-driven team where your work truly matters — and where you’re supported every step of the way.