COTA - Occupational Therapist Assistant: Impactful Rehab Career

Peak Rehabilitation Hospital; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Rehabilitation Hospital in North Carolina is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) for a full-time role. You will work under the supervision of an occupational therapist and interprofessional team to deliver rehabilitation services, educate patients and families, and support daily administrative tasks.

The position requires an Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting, BLS certification, NC licensure eligibility, and strong clinical software fluency.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree required (Occupational Therapy Assistant)
• Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in stressful environments. Proficiency in multiple clinical software systems and rapid learning ability.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Licenses: Licensed and eligible to practice as a COTA in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Communicate patient progress or concerns to the supervising occupational therapist and interdisciplinary team.
• Instruct patients' families or nursing staff in follow-through programs and home exercises.
• Assist with patient scheduling and post treatment charges to patient records daily.
• Document patient care accurately and in accordance with all regulatory, licensing, payer, and accrediting requirements.
• Maintain treatment equipment and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
• Ensure compliance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, Corporate Compliance Agreement, and applicable laws and professional standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Clinical software proficiency

BLS certification

Education

Associate's Degree (OT Assistant)

Tools

Clinical software systems

Job description

Peak Rehabilitation Hospital in North Carolina is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) for a full-time role. You will work under the supervision of an occupational therapist and interprofessional team to deliver rehabilitation services, educate patients and families, and support daily administrative tasks.

The position requires an Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting, BLS certification, NC licensure eligibility, and strong clinical software fluency.