Occupational Therapy Assistant

Lexington, KY 40509

Posted: 01/16/2026 Category: Nursing Job Number: 164556

Job Description


A-Line Staffing is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). This role offers career growth, a supportive work environment, and full-time hours (40+ per week).

If interested in this Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) position APPLY NOW for IMMEDIATE consideration

Brittney Blackman | bblackman@alinestaffing.com | text 5867107970

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA) | DETAILS AND COMPENSATION:
  • Location: Lexington KY 40509 – 100% On-site
    • On-site, homecare visits across 16 counties (up to 45 miles between visits)
  • Payrate: $29.51/hr
  • Required Availability: Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA) | SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS:

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) will support therapists in implementing individualized rehabilitation plans that improve patient independence, participation, and overall health. This role involves hands-on patient care, equipment adaptation, and community-based therapy support.
  • This position is a contract assignment with potential to hire on permanently based upon attendance, performance, and business needs
  • Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment and include health, optical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance
  • A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees with 1 year of service on our eligibility dates

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA) | RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assist Occupational Therapist with vocational and educational activities to restore and reinforce task performance
  • Design and adapt equipment for patients’ working and living environments, including fabricating assistive devices
  • Conduct community reintegration activities and support physical activity for rehabilitation goals
  • Provide training to patients and caregivers, documenting outcomes and progress
  • Support individual treatment plans by reporting status changes to the OT, clinical coordinator, attending physician, and other treatment team members
  • Follow all homecare policies and procedures while traveling to patients’ homes

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA) | REQUIREMENTS:
  • Education: High School Diploma or GED (verifiable)
  • Attendance: Commitment to mandatory attendance during the first 90 days.
  • KY COTA License (compact licenses accepted)
  • Ability to travel between patients’ homes (up to 45 miles between visits)
  • Strong documentation and communication skills
  • Ability to follow direction from Occupational Therapist and work independently
  • Preferred: Prior homecare experience, Familiarity with Homecare Homebase (HCHB), Experience with adaptive equipment fabrication and community-based rehabilitation

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Join a company that values your growth and contributions. If you’re interested in the Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) role apply now or contact us for immediate consideration!

Brittney Blackman | bblackman@alinestaffing.com | text 5867107970

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