--- title: Home Health COTA Occupational Therapist Assistant description: Aveanna Healthcare is hiring for the Home Health COTA Occupational Therapist Assistant role. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/home-health-cota-occupational-therapist-assistant-at-aveanna-healthcare-01a160b0-5a2a-7e2c-a113-fb798d7066d8 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Aveanna Healthcare as Home Health COTA Occupational Therapist Assistant in Port Saint Lucie, FL. Pays $30–$35 per hour. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/0jxj6z.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Aveanna Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/aveanna-healthcare?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Port Saint Lucie, FL | | **Salary** | $30/hr - $35/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 21, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Aveanna Healthcare sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 1 H-1B petition (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Aveanna Healthcare. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $68,000 – $84,000 a year (median $76,000). ## Description **Position Overview** As an Aveanna **Occupational Therapy Assistant** **Full Time** you will utilize your clinical expertise to provide skilled education, treatment, and interventions as directed by the Physician in the home health plan of care. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, receiving and providing pertinent updates to optimize patient well-being. **Schedule: Monday - Friday** **Territory: Martin and Saint Lucie Counties** **Essential Job Functions:** • Provides direct occupational therapy according to directions of occupational therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care. • Communicates with and regularly updates the patient and/or caregiver regarding the plan of care. • Provides skilled therapy services, treatments and procedures as appropriate for the patient’s care and safety. • Reports observations of the patient’s condition to the designated supervisor(s), and/or the patient’s physician, as appropriate. • Treats clients to relieve pain and/or develop or restore function to maintain maximum performance. • Provides skilled teaching to the patients, family members, and caregivers regarding the safe use of assistive devices and durable medical equipment. • Educates patients and caregivers in carry over regarding issues concerning rehabilitation and adaptation techniques needed for recovery. • Collaborates with other service disciplines to discuss the patient plan of care. • Plans for client’s discharge, prepares discharge instructions, and communicates discharge plan with patients, family members, and caregivers. • Participates in in-service programs. • Reacts to change productively and performs other job-related tasks and duties as assigned. • Complies with ethical and professional standards of conduct as set forth by the American Occupational Therapy Association. • Ensures confidentiality of patient records/information. Observes, records, and reports (1) signs and symptoms; (2) reactions to treatments and medications; and (3) any change in the patient’s physical or emotional condition to the patient’s physician and to the RN on the case if applicable, on a timely basis. • Records clinical and progress notes at the time of the visit to ensure continuity of qualitative patient care on a timely basis. • Completes daily report and any required documentation in a timely fashion to ensure agency operating schedules. • Maintains consistent attendance. • Submits all credentials in a timely manner. • Performs all responsibilities in a professional manner. **Requirements:** • Graduation from an Occupational Therapist Assistant education program from an accredited university/program. • Current, unrestricted state license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice. • Valid CPR **Comprehensive Benefits (Full-time positions)** Aveanna offers benefits designed to support you **inside and outside of work**, including: - Competitive pay - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance - Voluntary Pet Insurance for your fur babies - 401(k) with Company match - Vacation time, Sick time, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays - Tuition reimbursement and tuition discounts - Free continuing education units (CEUs) for nurses - Employee Assistance Program and Employee Relief Fund - Employee Stock Purchase Plan **Our Mission** Our mission is to **revolutionize the way homecare is delivered, one patient at a time**. We are committed to innovation, clinical excellence, and compassionate care—because outcomes improve when care is personal. Join the revolution and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families every day. ## Skills - Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification - Caregiving - Teaching - Patient Care - Confidentiality - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr) - Durable Medical Equipment (Dme) - Assistive Instruments - Progress Notes - Care Planning - Patient Discharge ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Professional Development - Mental Health - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Life Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Sick Leave - Floating Holidays - 401(k) Plans - Employee Stock Options (ESOs) - Pet Insurance ## Related - [More jobs at Aveanna Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/aveanna-healthcare?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Healthcare & Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Therapy Assistant & Aide jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/therapy-assistants-and-aides?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/therapy-assistants-and-aides/occupational-therapy-assistant?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Florida](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/florida?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 158444 jobs - [Home Health Care Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/home-health-care-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 50096 jobs - [Aveanna Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/aveanna-healthcare?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3234 jobs ## Related pages - [Florida](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/florida?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 158444 jobs - [Home Health Care Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/home-health-care-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 50096 jobs - [Aveanna Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/aveanna-healthcare?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3234 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)