Remote Occupational Therapy Assistant Jobs

Remote occupational therapy assistant jobs are open across telehealth platforms, behavioral health organizations, and home health networks hiring occupational therapy assistants for fully distributed roles, from entry-level positions to experienced COTA openings. Employers hiring remotely right now include Humana, Optum, and Sentara. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

Find Jobs

Overview

Open roles579+
Top employerHumana
Top industryHealthcare
Top credentialBachelor's
Companies hiring100+

Showing 5 of 579+ Remote Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs

H2 Health
Outpatient Therapy Recruiter
We won't show you this job again
H2 Health
Added 2d ago
Outpatient Therapy Recruiter
H2 Health
Little Rock, Arkansas
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Human Resources
$60k - $75k/yr
Remote (US)
None
1,001-5,000

Have you applied for this role?

H2 Health
Outpatient Therapy Recruiter
We won't show you this job again
H2 Health
Added 2d ago
Outpatient Therapy Recruiter
H2 Health
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Human Resources
$60k - $75k/yr
Remote (US)
None
1,001-5,000

Have you applied for this role?

H2 Health
Outpatient Therapy Recruiter
We won't show you this job again
H2 Health
Added 2d ago
Outpatient Therapy Recruiter
H2 Health
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Human Resources
$60k - $75k/yr
Remote (US)
None

Have you applied for this role?

H2 Health
Outpatient Therapy Recruiter
We won't show you this job again
H2 Health
Added 2d ago
Outpatient Therapy Recruiter
H2 Health
Little Rock, Arkansas
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Human Resources
$60k - $75k/yr
Remote (US)
None

Have you applied for this role?

IQVIA
Vice President, Immuno-Oncology & Cell and Gene Therapy
We won't show you this job again
IQVIA
Added 2d ago
Vice President, Immuno-Oncology & Cell and Gene Therapy
IQVIA
Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project & Program Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Healthcare Administration
Project Management
$174k - $484k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

See All 579+ Remote Occupational Therapy Assistant Jobs

Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Jobs

Remote Occupational Therapy Assistant Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Humana
    Humana71
  • Optum
    Optum29
  • Sentara
    Sentara15
  • Otsuka
    Otsuka13
  • BeOne Medicines
    BeOne Medicines13

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services163
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals144
  • Insurance105
  • Consulting & Professional Services57
  • Science & Research32

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in remote occupational therapy assistant jobs.

  • Associate degree from an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy assistant program
  • Active COTA certification through NBCOT and current state licensure
  • Experience with electronic medical record systems such as Epic, Optima, or WebPT
  • Ability to complete fieldwork hours in a supervised clinical setting
  • Physical ability to assist patients with transfers, mobility, and therapeutic exercises
  • Strong documentation skills for progress notes, daily records, and treatment plans

Tips for Your Remote Occupational Therapy Assistant Job Search

Apply early to remote roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists remote occupational therapy assistant openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your license, experience level, and preferred schedule and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings.

Highlight your EHR and telehealth tool experience

Remote occupational therapy assistant employers care deeply about your proficiency with electronic health record platforms and virtual care tools. Name the specific systems you have used, such as WebPT or Therabill, in your resume and cover letter so hiring teams can assess your readiness without an in-person trial.

Show your async communication ability upfront

Distributed clinical teams rely on written handoffs, digital progress notes, and video check-ins rather than hallway conversations. Lead with examples of how you have communicated patient progress clearly in writing, because remote occupational therapy assistant roles require that skill from your first week.

Confirm multi-state licensure before you apply

Many remote occupational therapy assistant roles involve serving patients across state lines, so employers often require an OTA Compact license or licensure in multiple states. Check which states a role covers before applying and start any additional licensure processes early, since they can take several weeks.

Prepare for a virtual skills demonstration interview

Remote occupational therapy assistant interviews frequently include a scenario walkthrough or documentation exercise conducted over video. Practice talking through a patient session, explaining your clinical reasoning clearly on camera, and navigating the telehealth platform the employer uses before your interview day.

Remote Occupational Therapy Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a remote occupational therapy assistant job?

Focus your search on telehealth companies, virtual behavioral health platforms, and home health networks that have built distributed clinical teams. Remote employers screen occupational therapy assistants for strong written documentation skills, comfort with asynchronous communication, and the ability to manage a caseload independently without in-person supervision. Candidates who can demonstrate experience with electronic health record systems and virtual patient engagement tools stand out in remote hiring processes.

Which companies hire remote occupational therapy assistants?

Companies hiring remote occupational therapy assistants right now include Humana, Optum, and Sentara, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These tend to be telehealth providers, home health agencies with distributed care teams, and behavioral health organizations that deliver occupational therapy services across multiple states without requiring COTAs to be on-site.

Can you get a remote occupational therapy assistant job with no experience?

Yes, but remote entry-level occupational therapy assistant roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without in-person mentorship. Look for telehealth companies that explicitly state they support new graduates, and demonstrate readiness by highlighting supervised clinical hours, proficiency with EHR platforms, and strong written communication in your application materials.

Do you need a degree for remote occupational therapy assistant jobs?

Usually, yes. Remote occupational therapy assistant roles almost always require an associate degree in occupational therapy assisting and an active COTA credential, since state licensure requirements apply regardless of where you work. Employers may weigh hands-on clinical hours and EHR proficiency heavily alongside your credentials when evaluating candidates for distributed roles.

Which industries hire the most remote occupational therapy assistants?

The sectors hiring the most remote occupational therapy assistants are Healthcare & Medical Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Insurance, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors have shifted to distributed care delivery models, allowing occupational therapy assistants to serve patients across wide geographic areas through telehealth and virtual service platforms.

See All 579+ Remote Occupational Therapy Assistant Jobs

Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Jobs