About this role
Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) – Home Health | Flexible Schedule | 1:1 Visits
About the Role
Tired of double-booked schedules and productivity pressure?
Stern at Home Therapy provides outpatient-quality occupational therapy in the home, allowing clinicians to practice with true flexibility, full autonomy, and meaningful patient relationships through 1:1 care.
Our therapists work with older adults and geriatric patients in a home-based setting while receiving strong administrative and clinical support from an experienced team.
Why Occupational Therapist Assistants Choose Stern
• 100% 1:1 patient care — no double booking
• Flexible scheduling — build your own caseload
• Full clinical autonomy
• Strong administrative and clinical support
• Optional shadowing before committing
New to Home Health? Shadow First
Not sure if home-based therapy is right for you?
Shadow one of our experienced clinicians before committing — no pressure. This allows you to experience the workflow, patient interaction, and flexibility before making a decision.
When you join Stern, you’ll receive: • Personalized onboarding • Clinical mentorship and support • Gradual caseload ramp-up based on your comfort level
Compensation Options – Choose What Works for You
Tiered Per-Visit Pay • $40–$55 per visit, depending on weekly visit volume • Higher tiers unlock increased per-visit pay • Paid for up to 2 unreplaced cancellations per month
Benefits (Full-Time)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Student loan repayment and childcare assistance
• CEU reimbursement and wellness stipend
• Tablet and therapy equipment provided
Coverage Area
Patients are located throughout Rockland County, NY, depending on the clinician's location. There will also be patients at a facility in Port Jervis. Coverage zones are designed to minimize travel and support efficient scheduling.
Responsibilities
• Treat patients in the home health setting
• Implement individualized plans of care
• Provide therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and functional training
• Educate patients and caregivers
• Complete documentation in the EMR system (HelloNote experience is a plus)
Qualifications
• Active New York Occupational Therapist Assistant license
• Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Reliable transportation for home visits
• Strong communication and a patient-centered mindset
• New graduates encouraged to apply
Apply today to learn more about flexible Occupational Therapist Assistant opportunities with Stern at Home Therapy.
Recruiter Contact: Yale Smith Email: [email protected] Text: 845-879-2467