Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA

Regencypuakea; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Oregon is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to provide direct patient care and assist with administrative duties. This role emphasizes collaboration, quality care, and professional growth within a supportive environment. The COTA will follow state laws and work closely with supervising Occupational Therapists to ensure tailored patient care. Join a team that values integrity and excellence while enjoying a range of benefits including health insurance and a generous PTO policy.

Benefits

Clinical excellence via a $750 annual continuing education budget

Health & wellness benefits

Access to in-house training

Accrue up to 15 days of PTO

Double-time holiday pay on recognized holidays

Annual performance and salary review

Leadership development group

Qualifications

• Hold Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification/License.
• Demonstrate physical strength to assist patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Make recommendations for changes in the plan of care.

Skills

Adaptability

Compassion

Attention to Detail

Friendliness

Courtesy

Education

Associate’s Degree from an accredited program

Job description

Key Benefits of an In-House Therapy Staff Model:

1. Aligned Mission and Values

• Reflect our company values of Integrity, Respect, Commitment to Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork.
• Foster a culture of excellence and collaboration, focused on individualized care for patients while supporting professional growth for staff.

Enhanced Quality of Care

• Provide therapy services with tailored programs that directly address the unique needs of our residents and align with our goals.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality continuity of care with dedicated in-house teams.
• Utilize a Rehab care model team approach.

Perks

• Clinical excellence via a $750 annual continuing education budget, with up to 2 days paid time off and covered license renewal.
• Health & wellness benefits, including an employee assistance program.
• Access to in-house training.
• Accrue up to 15 days of PTO (sick & vacation) as a new employee, increasing with tenure.
• Double-time holiday pay if worked on 8 recognized holidays.
• Annual performance and salary review.
• Leadership development group with NARA and management development opportunities.

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) role:

This position involves clinical responsibilities in an assigned facility, primarily providing direct patient care under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. Additional administrative duties may be assigned.

You will:

• Follow all state-specific laws governing occupational therapy in home care, under supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Perform only procedures for which you are qualified and trained, as defined by the treatment plan set by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Make recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Occupational Therapist.

You currently:

• Have an Associate’s Degree from an accredited program.
• Hold Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification/License.
• Demonstrate adaptability, compassion, attention to detail, friendliness, and courtesy.
• Possess a moderate degree of physical strength to assist patients, including the ability to kneel, stoop, and stand for long periods, with or without accommodations.

Our Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts (movies, restaurants, gifts, & more)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.