Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
About the role
Under the supervision of a licensed clinician, the COTA (Occupational Therapist Assistant) will treat patients who have difficulty performing work and daily living activities due to injuries, illness, and disabilities. The OTA will work collaboratively with a team that includes other clinicians across disciplines, nurses, and providers to create the best possible outcome for our patients. This role works in acute care with patients from surgical, medical, intensive care and inpatient rehab.
Setting & Population Served
Providence St. Mary Medical Center facilities operate as a rural community hospital that provide:
- Medical and Surgical Units
- Intensive Care Unit
- Inpatient Rehab Facility – CARF certified 8 bed unit
- Emergency and Same Day Surgery
A diverse patient population including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs. As a therapy professional, you will help patients achieve functional progress and improve quality of life within a supportive, patient-centered environment.
Required Qualifications
- Education to meet certification, license or registration requirement
- Washington Occupational Therapy Assistant License upon hire
- National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified with AOTA upon hire
- Recent applicable clinical experience
Pay
$29.56 – $45.88 per hour. The successful candidate’s placement on the wage range will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Schedule
Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Day shift.