Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

MedCadre; Cañon City (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MedCadre seeks a skilled Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide OT services under the supervision of a licensed OT. The COTA will help patients improve functional abilities, independence, mobility, and daily living skills through individualized therapeutic interventions.

This full-time position requires active COTA licensure, NBCOT certification, and BLS. You will collaborate with OTs, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support safe, patient-centered

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant is required.
• NBCOT certification is required.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Provide therapeutic exercises and activities to improve strength, coordination, mobility, and functional skills.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and functional tasks.
• Train patients in adaptive techniques, assistive devices, and safety strategies.
• Monitor patient response to treatment and report progress or concerns to the supervising OT.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, home programs, and safe functional techniques.
• Collaborate with OTs, physicians, nurses, PTs, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate treatment documentation in the EMR.

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

NBCOT certification

BLS certification

Job description

Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide occupational therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. The COTA will help patients improve functional abilities, independence, mobility, and daily living skills through individualized therapeutic interventions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Provide therapeutic exercises and activities to improve strength, coordination, mobility, and functional skills.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and functional tasks.
• Train patients in adaptive techniques, assistive devices, and safety strategies.
• Monitor patient response to treatment and report progress or concerns to the supervising OT.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, home programs, and safe functional techniques.
• Recommend and assist with appropriate adaptive equipment and home modifications.
• Maintain accurate treatment documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Collaborate with OTs, physicians, nurses, PTs, and other healthcare professionals.
• Follow infection prevention, HIPAA, patient safety, and organizational policies.
• Participate in quality improvement and continuing education activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Active COTA license in the state of practice.
• Current NBCOT certification required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of recent COTA experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of occupational therapy techniques, ADL training, rehabilitation, and patient safety.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with EMR systems preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient, SNF, home health, or long-term care settings.
• Experience treating orthopedic, neurological, geriatric, post-surgical, or medically complex patients.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Strong clinical documentation and time-management skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.