Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation

Potential full-time opportunities

401k eligibility after 1000 hours

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital Laurel Highlands is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team on a per diem basis. You will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to deliver individualized therapy to patients with complex needs.

Responsibilities include conducting therapy sessions, monitoring patient progress, and completing accurate documentation. A state license or eligibility is required, with BLS certification or completion within 90 days as

Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• BLS certification required or to be completed within 90 days of employment (or as state regulations require).

Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapy under supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Monitor patient responses and modify treatment as clinically indicated.
• Complete documentation according to department policies.
• Participate in hospital, department and community continuing education sessions.

Skills

COTA

Patient care

Documentation

Collaboration with OT

Education

COTA licensure/certification

Job description

Position: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Location: Select Specialty Hospital - Laurel Highlands

Schedule: Per Diem

Compensation: $30.00 per hour

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 orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Foster Well‑being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well‑being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient 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.