Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant ( COTA )

Trinity Health; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Benefits start day one

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

Retirement with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Trinity Health in Michigan seeks a part-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support an inpatient rehab program. You will assist the occupational therapist, apply treatment plans, and help patients progress toward their therapy goals in a dynamic rehab setting.

Responsibilities include using modalities, educating patients and families, and coordinating care with the rehab team. Prior ACOTE accreditation and MI OTA licensure eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy assisting program.
• State of Michigan OTA license or eligible for licensure prior to hire date.

Responsibilities

• Apply written treatment plans and administer treatments per patient goals.
• Utilize modalities to enhance patient progress and instruct patients on programs.

Skills

COTA

Education

Associate’s Degree

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Description:

Hours | Schedule:

• 0 Hours per week, Relief
• Variable Days, Evenings, or Nights
• Variable Shift times
• Inpatient Rehab Facility

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
• Tuition Reimbursement

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:

• Accountable for the application of a written treatment plan and administers treatment for each patient according to the stated goals.
• 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 Hea r t Association BLS or equivalent.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.