Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Home Health - PRN
Company : Encompass Health
Location : Pahrump, NV, 89048
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 27 December 2025
Overview
Are you in search of a new career opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice.
As a national leader in home-based care, Enhabit is consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the country. We’re committed to expanding what’s possible for patient care in the home, all while fostering a unique culture that is both innovative and collaborative.
At Enhabit, the best of what’s next starts with us. We not only make it a priority to maintain an ethical and stable workplace but also continually invest in our employees. By extending ongoing professional development opportunities and providing cutting-edge technology solutions, we ensure our employees are always moving their careers forward and prepared to deliver a better way to care for our patients.
Ever-mindful of the need for employees to care for themselves and their families, Enhabit offers competitive benefits that support and promote healthy lifestyle choices. Subject to employee eligibility, some benefits, tools and resources include:
- 30 days PDO – Up to 6 weeks (PDO includes company observed holidays)
- Continuing education opportunities
- Scholarship program for employees
- Matching 401(k) plan for all employees
- Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time employees
- Supplemental insurance policies for life, disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurance plans for full-time employees
- Flexible spending account plans for full-time employees
- Minimum essential coverage health insurance plan for all employees
- Electronic medical records and mobile devices for all clinicians
- Incentivized bonus plan
Responsibilities
Our Certified Occupational Therapists work under the direction of our Occupational Therapists and help patients who have debilitating conditions improve the functions of performing everyday tasks in the home. They use treatments to develop the daily living skills of their patients, the basic motor functions of patients as well as to compensate for any loss of function that may have occurred with the patient.
Qualifications
• Must be a licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state in which he/she practices.• A minimum of 1 year of experience is preferred. • Medicare home health experience is preferred.• Current CPR Certification.
Additional Information
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We work to promote differences in a collaborative and respectful manner. We are committed to a work environment that supports, encourages and motivates all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. At Enhabit, we celebrate and embrace the special differences that makes our community extraordinary.
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Frequently asked questions
PRN positions for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants in Pahrump offer flexible scheduling without guaranteed hours, catering to professionals seeking part-time or on-call work. This allows COTAs to balance personal commitments while delivering specialized home health care to patients in their own environment.
In rural Nevada, COTAs should excel in patient adaptability and independent problem-solving due to limited resources. Proficiency in electronic medical records and telehealth tools enhances patient care while managing diverse daily living challenges faced by home health patients.
While state licensure is mandatory, certifications in CPR and Medicare home health experience significantly improve employability. Additional credentials like specialized training in geriatric care or chronic condition management are valued in Pahrump’s home health landscape.
Encompass Health invests in COTA career growth through continuous education opportunities and scholarship programs, ensuring assistants stay current with home health innovations while cultivating a collaborative culture that values professional advancement.
Encompass Health offers PRN COTAs competitive benefits like up to 30 days paid time off, flexible insurance plans, and an incentivized bonus structure. These perks support both work-life balance and financial wellness, distinguishing their home health assistant roles.
Pahrump’s growing population and aging demographics have increased demand for skilled COTAs in home health, making it a promising locale for occupational therapy assistants seeking meaningful patient interaction and stable job opportunities.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants working PRN in Pahrump typically earn between $30 and $38 per hour, depending on experience and certifications. This range reflects the regional cost of living and the specialized nature of home health duties.
COTAs in Pahrump home health focus on enhancing patient independence through tailored interventions that improve motor skills and daily living activities, often adapting therapeutic techniques to accommodate the unique home environments of rural patients.
Encompass Health fosters a culture of ethics and respect by providing ongoing training, promoting diversity, and supporting compliance with state and federal regulations, ensuring Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants deliver compassionate, high-quality home health care.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants at Encompass Health leverage electronic medical records and mobile devices to streamline patient documentation and communication, facilitating efficient home health care delivery while staying connected with interdisciplinary teams.