Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Inpatient

Position Summary

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides occupational therapy services to a wide variety of patients. This includes assessing the educational needs of patients, families, caregivers, or significant others and delivering appropriate education, communicating with the supervising Occupational Therapist and the broader healthcare team, and completing all required documentation to meet organizational, clinical, and reimbursement standards. The COTA also ensures a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff by assessing safety risks, implementing precautions, and complying with approved safety standards.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a COTA program
• Ability to adhere to and maintain expertise regarding federal and state regulations and specific carrier requirements
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) through the Oregon Occupational Therapy Licensing Board (required upon start)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association (required upon start)

Pay

Salary range: $30.09 – $41.38 per hour.

Schedule

Full‑time, 1st shift (days).

Benefits

• Competitive market‑based compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for part‑time and above employees and eligible dependents (effective within 30 days of hire)
• Employer‑sponsored retirement plan with company contribution and match
• Generous paid time off (ETO) for part‑time and above employees
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment programs for professional development
• Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs