Entry Level COTA Jobs

New grad cota jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong fieldwork from an internship or clinical rotation can outweigh a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like National HealthCare Corporation, Optum, and Lifepoint Health hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles40
Top stateMaine
Top employerNational HealthCare Corporation
Top cityHartland, ME
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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COTA - Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistant
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COTA - Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistant
Optum
Hazle Township, Pennsylvania
Higher Education
Research & Academia
Teaching & Instruction
$51k - $76k/yr
CPR Certification
10,000+

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Home Health COTA
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Home Health COTA
Optum
Portland, Maine
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$54k - $80k/yr
CPR Certification
10,000+

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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA / OTA - Full Time
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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA / OTA - Full Time
Preferred Therapy Solutions
Melville, New York
Higher Education
Research & Academia
Teaching & Instruction
$29 - $35/hr
1,001-5,000

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Entry Level COTA Job Market

Who's Hiring

National HealthCare Corporation9 open roles
Optum6 open roles
Lifepoint Health6 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services31
  • Insurance5
  • Consulting & Professional Services2
  • Chemicals & Materials1
  • Staffing & Recruiting1

Entry Level COTA Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level cota job?

Start by completing your COTA certification and highlighting any fieldwork, clinical rotations, or internship hours on your resume. Entry level employers prioritize hands-on experience over length of work history, so document the patient populations and treatment settings you worked in. Tailoring your application to the specific care setting, such as pediatrics or skilled nursing, also gives you a clear edge at this stage.

Which companies hire entry level cotas?

Companies hiring entry level cotas right now include National HealthCare Corporation, Optum, and Lifepoint Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of employers, including rehabilitation networks, school districts, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities that regularly bring on new graduates.

Are there remote entry level cota jobs?

Yes, though most cota roles require in-person patient care. About 0% of entry level cota openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which typically covers telehealth support roles or documentation-focused positions. Fully remote opportunities are limited at the entry level, so candidates open to on-site work will find the widest range of openings.

Are these new grad cota jobs?

Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior cota roles. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience and treats completed internships, clinical fieldwork hours, or a strong practicum record as qualifying experience. Look for postings that mention new graduates or recent graduates explicitly in the requirements section.

Which industries hire the most entry level cotas?

Entry Level cota roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they have high patient volume, consistent turnover, and structured mentorship programs that make them well suited to supporting new graduates transitioning into independent practice.