Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) (Young Adult Unit)

Sheppard Pratt; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt in Towson, MD is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for the Young Adult Unit on a part-time, hourly basis. The role operates under supervision to deliver OT services to patients and contribute to progress notes within a multidisciplinary team.

Requires an OTA license in Maryland, an Associate degree, and 3–6 months of OTA practice. Some shifts may require evenings, weekends, or holidays on inpatient units.

Qualifications

• State licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) in Maryland.
• 3 to 6 months' OTA practice.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays on inpatient units if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to individuals or groups under supervision.
• Record/report patients' progress to the treatment team.
• Direct professional/clinical questions to supervisor or treatment team.

Education

Associate of Arts Degree in occupational therapy

Job description

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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) (Young Adult Unit)

• Posted on October 30, 2026

Locations

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Hospital - Towson
Towson, MD 21204, USA

• Hourly Range : $26 USD to $40.15 USD
• Rehabilitation Services
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: CERTI013296

Description

As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant you will:

• Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, provide occupational therapy services to individual or groups of patients as directed by supervisor and within the limitations described in the State Licensure Law.
• Record/report patients' progress to multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Direct all professional/clinical questions and concerns to supervisor or treatment team

Requires:

• Associate of Arts Degree in occupational therapy.
• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) in the State of Maryland at the time of appointment and continuously during tenure in position. Maintain professional knowledge and skills through attendance at professional meetings, workshops, courses, and in-service sessions.
• For some programs, position requires valid driver's license and ability to operate a hospital vehicle at time of appointment.
• 3 to 6 months' practice as an OTA in related work. Must have comprehensive knowledge of occupational therapy practice specific to working with the adults in the area of behavioral health.
• Positions on inpatient units may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to facilitate programming.

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