Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant ( COTA )

Position Purpose

The occupational therapist assistant assists the occupational therapist in carrying out a patient’s established plan of care.

What the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Will Do

• Utilizes a variety of modalities as appropriate to enhance patient progress.
• Instructs patients in varying programs appropriate to enhance performance and cultivate progress toward occupational therapy goals.
• Communicates with and educates patients and their families regarding plan of care, home equipment recommendations, considerations for additional rehab, discharge planning, home exercise program, self-administered treatments, and family assistance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an occupational therapy assisting program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).
• Required: Associate’s Degree.
• State of Michigan Occupational Therapist Assistant License or eligible to obtain licensure prior to hire date.
• American Heart Association BLS or equivalent.

Position Highlights and Benefits

Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods. Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country