# Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Lymphedema Care

- **Company:** HealthCare Recruiters International
- **Location:** Tampa, 33601, US
- **Employment type:** FULL_TIME
- **Salary:** USD 77000 per year
- **Posted:** 2026-05-06T15:00:24+00:00
- **Apply:** https://hcrnetwork.com/job/certified-occupational-therapy-assistant-cota-tampa-fl/

## Description

**Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Lymphedema Care**


**Full-Time | Part-Time | W-2**


We are seeking a **Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) **with lymphedema experience or CLT certification to join a clinician-led team focused on patient-centered, high-quality care. This role offers flexibility, manageable caseloads, and the opportunity to specialize in a growing and highly impactful area of physical therapy.





- Competitive compensation: **$77,000–$93,000 annually** or **$50–$60/hour**

- Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance

- Manageable caseloads (approximately **24–30 visits per week**)

- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and CEU support

- Structured onboarding, mentorship, and paid training opportunities

- Specialty focus without the pressures of traditional high-volume home health


**Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Responsibilities**





- Deliver in-home lymphedema therapy under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist

- Implement individualized treatment plans and monitor patient progress

- Provide hands-on therapy and patient education to support long-term self-management

- Complete documentation accurately and participate in interdisciplinary collaboration

- Maintain compliance with all applicable clinical, state, and federal guidelines


**Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Qualifications**





- **Active Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)** license

- CLT certification preferred **or** willingness to obtain

- Home health experience preferred

- Reliable transportation and the ability to travel within the assigned coverage area

- Comfortable using electronic documentation platforms


**Additional Florida Opportunities Available:**
Multiple regions throughout Florida are based on patient demand. Coverage areas are assigned close to home. CLT certification preferred or demonstrated experience treating lymphedema patients.