Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Join Our Team at Varco Home Health

Varco Home Health is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our expanding team in the Austin, Texas area. We have positions available in the Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, and Southeast areas. This is a PRN (as-needed) position with flexible scheduling—perfect for clinicians seeking supplemental income or a work-life–balanced role. As a COTA with Varco, you’ll support patients in regaining independence and improving daily function through high-quality home-based care.

What makes Varco different:
We prioritize clinician autonomy. You have the ability to choose the patients you see, the areas you cover, and how you structure your day. We do not assign rigid routes or dictate travel distances, allowing you to create a schedule that works best for you and helps prevent burnout. 

Key Responsibilities

Assist with Patient Evaluations:
Support the Occupational Therapist (OT) by gathering patient information, observing functional performance, and contributing to assessment data.

Implement Individualized Treatment Plans:
Carry out OT-developed care plans focused on improving ADLs, fine motor coordination, strength, safety, and functional independence.

Patient & Caregiver Education:
Teach and reinforce home exercise programs, safe mobility techniques, adaptive equipment use, and strategies to support continued progress.

Monitor and Document Progress:
Complete accurate and timely visit notes, report patient responses, communicate changes in condition to the supervising OT, and assist with plan-of-care updates.

Deliver Compassionate, High-Quality Care:
Provide supportive, goal-driven, and patient-centered interventions designed to enhance everyday function and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Active Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license in Texas (TX)
• Home health or rehabilitation experience preferred
• Strong communication and clinical skills
• Ability to follow treatment plans and adjust interventions based on patient needs
• Knowledge of therapy standards of care and documentation requirements
• Professional, dependable, and patient-focused
• Valid Driver’s License
• Kinnser/WellSky EMR experience preferred

Work Location

On the Road
(Serving Austin, Texas Area)

Pay Rate

$50 per visit

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule