Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) -$3,000 Sign On Bonus

Select Specialty Hospital; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 30,307 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

Tuition reimbursement

Clinical ladder program

Student debt benefit program

Comprehensive medical/RX plan

Generous PTO

Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A critical illness recovery hospital in Johnstown seeks a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join its compassionate care team. This role involves treating patients with complex needs under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, and requires current licensure and BLS certification. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $22.00 - $36.00 and a generous sign-on bonus, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a retirement plan to support your future.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients with complex needs and challenging diagnoses.
• Conduct individual patient therapy regimens under supervision.
• Monitor patient's response to treatment and modify treatment as needed.

Skills

Compassionate care

Monitoring treatment

Documentation

Education

Current state licensure as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Certified BLS

Job description

Position: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Location: Select Specialty Hospital - Johnstown

Schedule: Full Time

Compensation: $22.00 - $36.00 per hour

Sign On Bonus: $3,000

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world‑class inpatient post‑ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives — and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.

Why Join Us

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Advance Your Career: Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
• Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program.
• Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work‑life balance
• Invest in Your Future: Company‑matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.
• Reporting directly to the Occupational Therapist, you will be treating patients with complex needs and challenging diagnoses.
• Conducting individual patient therapy regimens under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT).
• Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions as indicated in collaboration with an OT.
• Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures.
• Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in‑services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required or as required by state regulations.