COTA (Occupational Therapy Assistant) Home Health

Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Home Health

Vanderbilt Home Care Services is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide home health occupational therapy services to patients across Nashville, Rutherford County, and the greater Middle Tennessee area. This weekday role offers one-on-one patient care in the home setting and the opportunity to work within Vanderbilt University Medical Center, a nationally respected academic medical center.

This position offers strong interdisciplinary support, predictable weekday scheduling, and the stability of working within one of the nation's leading academic health systems.

Why Join Vanderbilt Home Health?

Part of Vanderbilt Health

Supportive, interdisciplinary home health care team

Full-time weekday schedule with no weekends and no holidays

Competitive hourly pay (not pay-per-visit)

Mileage reimbursement

Benefits available Day One

Professional development and access to Vanderbilt training and education resources

Long-term career growth within a nationally recognized health system

Occupational Therapy Assistant Home Health Job Details

Position: Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Schedule: MondayFriday

Hours: Full-time, 32 hours per week

Setting: Home Health

Care Model: One-on-one patient care in the community

Service Area: Nashville, Rutherford County, and surrounding Middle Tennessee communities

Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistant Responsibilities

Provide hands-on occupational therapy services in patients' homes under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist

Support patients with self-care, mobility, and activities of daily living

Implement individualized care plans and document patient progress accurately and timely

Communicate effectively with Occupational Therapists, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team

Promote patient safety, functional recovery, and independence in the home environment

Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care tailored to each patient's goals

Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Qualifications

Active Tennessee Occupational Therapy Assistant license

Home health, acute care, or rehabilitation experience preferred

Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills

Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team

Commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Mileage reimbursement

Benefits available Day One

Career development and continuing education opportunities through Vanderbilt

About Vanderbilt Home Care Services

For four decades, Vanderbilt Home Care Services has delivered high-quality care where patients feel safesttheir homes. Founded in 1985, the program now serves more than 650 patients each day through a team of 175 licensed professionals.

From short-term recovery to chronic care management, the team travels nearly 900,000 miles annually across Middle Tennessee, helping patients recover, manage complex conditions, and remain safely at home.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today for this Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Home Health position in Nashville, TN, and join Vanderbilt Healthwhere your skills are valued, your schedule is respected, and your professional growth is supported.