Job Details
Position Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to assist Occupational Therapists in providing high-quality rehabilitation services to patients with physical, cognitive, developmental, or functional limitations. The COTA will implement individualized treatment plans, deliver therapeutic interventions, monitor patient progress, and educate patients and caregivers to promote independence, improve functional abilities, and enhance overall quality of life under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
Key Responsibilities:
• Implement individualized treatment plans developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist
• Provide therapeutic activities and interventions to improve activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), mobility, coordination, strength, endurance, and functional independence
• Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, adaptive techniques, and functional tasks designed to achieve rehabilitation goals
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, adaptive equipment, safety techniques, and compensatory strategies
• Monitor patient progress and communicate treatment responses, concerns, and recommendations to the supervising Occupational Therapist
• Assist with splinting, positioning, transfer training, and the use of adaptive equipment as directed
• Document treatment sessions, patient progress, and outcomes accurately and timely in electronic medical records (EMR)
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapists, physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care
• Participate in patient care conferences, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary team meetings
• Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic treatment environment
• Follow infection prevention protocols, patient safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Promote patient independence, functional recovery, and participation in meaningful daily activities
Required Qualifications:
• Active, unrestricted Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license in the state of practice
• Associate's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Current NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy) certification required/preferred based on facility requirements
• Current BLS/CPR certification required
• Minimum 1–2 years of recent COTA experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles, rehabilitation techniques, and patient care practices
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist
• Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems preferred
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered, and evidence-based rehabilitation care
Pay Rate
$41.28 - $46.16/hour
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