Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - PRN

The Ensign Group; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign Services in Colorado is seeking a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join a collaborative rehabilitation team across inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care settings. You will deliver therapies under the direction of an Occupational Therapist to help patients improve daily living, mobility and independence.

This role emphasizes flexibility, thorough documentation, and active participation in discharge planning and caregiver education, with opportunities to support

Qualifications

• Active Colorado COTA license is required.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing patient needs and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver OTA treatments under the direction of an Occupational Therapist.
• Help patients improve activities of daily living, mobility, safety, and independence.
• Work with a mix of inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care patients.
• Communicate patient progress and treatment outcomes with the supervising Occupational Therapist and interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Graduate of accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)Salary: $35-$40/hr, depending on experienceSchedule: Flexible Schedule, Sunday-SaturdayAbout the RoleAs our PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), you'll help patients improve independence, function, and quality of life while working alongside a collaborative in-house rehabilitation team. This role provides flexible scheduling and the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population across inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient services, and long-term care.What You'll DoDeliver occupational therapy treatments under the direction of an Occupational TherapistHelp patients improve activities of daily living, mobility, safety, and independenceWork with a mix of short-term rehabilitation, post-hospital recovery, outpatient, and long-term care patientsCommunicate patient progress and treatment outcomes with the supervising Occupational Therapist and interdisciplinary teamSupport patient and caregiver educationContribute to discharge planning and continuity of careMaintain accurate documentation and treatment recordsQualificationsActive Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license in ColoradoGraduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant programStrong communication and teamwork skillsAbility to adapt to changing patient needs and prioritiesNew graduates and experienced clinicians are encouraged to apply