Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), where you will play a vital role in helping clients regain independence and improve their quality of life through targeted occupational therapy interventions. In this energetic and rewarding position, you will collaborate closely with licensed occupational therapists and other healthcare professionals to deliver personalized care plans across diverse settings, including inpatient facilities, outpatient clinics, home health, and skilled nursing environments. Your expertise will directly impact patients of all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics, especially those with neurodevelopmental disorders, disabilities, or recovering from injuries. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Duties

• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as dressing, grooming, feeding, and mobility to promote independence and safety.
• Implement treatment plans designed by licensed occupational therapists, ensuring therapeutic goals are met effectively.
• Support pediatric occupational therapy programs focused on childhood developmental delays and autism spectrum disorder interventions.
• Help facilitate therapy sessions for clients with neurodevelopmental disorders and disabilities across inpatient, outpatient, and home health settings.
• Conduct patient assessments related to physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology to inform care strategies.
• Collaborate seamlessly with healthcare professionals—including physicians, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists—to optimize client outcomes.
• Manage care documentation meticulously, recording progress notes, treatment responses, and care plans in compliance with healthcare standards.
• Assist with patient transport within facilities or to external appointments while ensuring safety through manual handling techniques.
• Engage in patient and caregiver communication to educate about therapy activities and progress updates effectively.
• Support occupational health initiatives by contributing to injury prevention programs within clinical or workplace environments.

Qualifications

• Valid certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) from an accredited program.
• Proven experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders, disabilities, or in geriatrics is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated acute care experience in inpatient or skilled nursing facility settings is advantageous.
• Familiarity with medical imaging procedures and treatment plan implementation enhances your ability to support comprehensive care.
• Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, medical terminology, and pediatric occupational therapy practices is essential.
• Experience working with clients in home health or outpatient clinics is desirable; clinic experience is a plus.
• Excellent caregiver and client communication skills to foster trust and understanding during therapy sessions.
• Ability to perform manual handling safely while assisting patients with mobility or transfers.
• A proactive attitude toward teamwork and collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Join us in delivering compassionate occupational therapy that transforms lives! This paid role offers a vibrant environment where your skills will be valued—empowering clients of all ages to reach their full potential through dedicated care and innovative therapy solutions.

Pay: $39.75 - $47.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person