COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (PRN)

NovaCare Rehabilitation; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CEUs (in-person & online)

Career growth network

401(k) matching after 1,000 hours

Job summary

NovaCare Rehabilitation in Johnstown, PA is seeking a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support our outpatient orthopedic team with a focus on hand therapy. You will treat a variety of upper extremity conditions and work closely with our Certified Hand Therapist for guidance.

We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and flexible PRN scheduling. The role emphasizes hands-on patient care and detailed documentation to ensure quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• COTA with hand therapy experience preferred.
• Strong documentation and communication skills required.
• PRN availability on weekdays as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Treat upper extremity injuries and conditions in outpatient setting.
• Collaborate with Hand Therapist for guidance and plan of care.
• Observe, document progress and report outcomes to the team.

Skills

Hand therapy

Upper extremity rehab

Documentation skills

Education

ACOTA accredited OTA program

State COTA license

Job description

Position: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

Location: 969 Eisenhower Blvd Johnstown, PA 15904

Schedule: PRN Weekdays (Tues and Thurs)

Compensation: $28.00 - $33.00/hour, pending experience

We are seeking a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support our outpatient orthopedic team with a focus on hand therapy. In this role, you will treat a variety of upper extremity conditions, including tendon injuries, sprains, strains, post-operative fractures, and more. You will collaborate closely with our Certified Hand Therapist, ensuring you have the guidance and resources needed to succeed.

Why Work With Us?

At NovaCare Rehabilitation, we take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience and helping our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.

PRN Perks

• Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
• Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
• 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
• Diversity: Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties
• Detail-Oriented: Observe, note and report on the progress of long and short-term treatment goals and ensure proper documentation of patient care.
• Education: Teach patients new ways of approaching tasks and how to break down activities into achievable components.
• High Standard of Care: Maintain professional standards through compliance with quality assurance policies/procedures and applicable regulations and corporate policies
• Personalized Treatment: Under the direction of a licensed occupational therapist, optimize patients' functional abilities and skills.
• Graduate of an ACOTA accredited occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program
• State COTA license (or license eligible)
• CPR certification
• Valid state driver's license