Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | HomeHealth

Job Details

Are you a compassionate and creative Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) who thrives on helping patients live safely and independently at home? If you're passionate about delivering individualized, patient-centered care and want the flexibility and autonomy that comes with home-based therapy, ChristianaCare HomeHealth may be the perfect fit for you.

Join an award-winning team where your expertise is valued, your work-life balance is supported, and your impact is felt every day.

Why ChristianaCare HomeHealth?

At ChristianaCare, we believe our caregivers are our greatest asset. That's why we offer an exceptional benefits package designed to support you professionally, financially, and personally.

Outstanding Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on your first day
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Tuition assistance programs for degree advancement
• Retirement planning through both a 403(b) plan and defined contribution plan
• Financial coaching and retirement planning services
• Fitness and wellness reimbursement programs
• Annual Care.com membership
• Backup care services for dependents through Care@Work
• Employee discounts on hotels, rental cars, theme parks, sporting events, entertainment, and more
• Company-issued tablet and MatrixCare technology to support efficient clinical documentation

About the Role

ChristianaCare HomeHealth is seeking a Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our collaborative team of rehabilitation professionals serving patients throughout Southern Delaware, specifically Kent County. In this role, you'll help patients maximize their independence, safety, and quality of life within the comfort of their homes. You'll enjoy meaningful one-on-one patient interactions while working closely with an experienced interdisciplinary care team.

What You'll Do

• Provide occupational therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist
• Implement individualized treatment plans designed to improve functional independence and safety
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques, equipment, and home safety strategies
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapists, nurses, physicians, and other members of the care team
• Serve primarily adult and geriatric patient populations throughout the community

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license
• Minimum of one year of experience as a COTA required
• Home health experience preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and patient education skills
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation with active automobile insurance

About ChristianaCare

ChristianaCare is one of the nation's most dynamic health systems, committed to improving health outcomes, increasing access to high-quality care, and lowering the cost of healthcare. Our system includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, medical aid units, and three hospitals with more than 1,300 beds, including Delaware's only Level I Trauma Center and a nationally recognized Comprehensive Stroke Center.

As a nonprofit teaching health system, ChristianaCare is leading the future of healthcare through innovation, care coordination, population health initiatives, and a commitment to serving our community.

Bring your passion for helping others home. Join ChristianaCare HomeHealth and make a meaningful difference one patient, one family, and one visit at a time.

Hourly Pay Range: $24.33 - $36.50

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date

Oct 31, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.  To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/