Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Inpatient

Asante; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health & Wellness

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Asante is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a 0.9 FTE, full-time position with a variable schedule in Medford, Oregon. The role supports occupational therapy services across patient populations and emphasizes education, documentation, and collaboration with the supervising OT and health care team.

Qualified candidates will have a graduation from a COTA program, COTA certification, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• COTA program graduation required.
• COTA license/certification required on start.
• BLS certification required on start.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to a wide range of patients.
• Assess educational needs of patient and caregivers and educate accordingly.
• Communicate with supervising OT and healthcare team to maximize care benefits.
• Complete all documentation to support services and reimbursement.
• Maintain patient safety and comply with safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient Education

Documentation

Education

Graduation from a COTA program

COTA certification required

BLS Certification required

Job description

Description

Additional Position Details: FTE: 0.9 | Full Time | Variable Schedule Days

SalaryRange:$30.09 - $41.38

Position Summary

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides occupational therapy services to a wide variety of patients. Part of providing care includes assessing the educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver or significant other and providing education to meet those needs, communicating with the supervising Occupational Therapist, and with patient, family, caregivers, significant other, and members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care and completing all documentation required to support the services provided and meet organizational, clinical and reimbursement requirements.

They also work to provide an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff, assess the risks for safety, implement appropriate precautions, and comply with appropriate and approved safety standards.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduation from a COTA program
• Ability to adhere to and maintain expertise regarding federal and state regulations and specific carrier requirements

Licensure/Certifications

• COTA: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant through the Oregon Occupational Therapy Licensing Board is required upon start
• BLS: Basic Life Support certified by the American Heart Association (AHA) required upon start

Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including:

• Competitive Pay: Hourly and salaried positions earn market-based compensation.
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for part-time and above employees and their eligible dependents beginning within 30 days of hire.
• Retirement Savings: Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company contribution and match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous ETO for part-time and above employees.
• Professional Development: Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment program
• Additional Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs.

At Asante, we are guided by our values:

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and to employing and advancing qualified individuals of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.