COTA: Rehabilitative Care Specialist with Benefits

Northwest Healthcare; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) with matching

Student Loan Support - Up to $10,000

Tuition Assistance

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Job summary

Northwest Healthcare is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide rehabilitative services for children and adults under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. You will implement therapeutic interventions, observe progress, and support continuity of care in alignment with individualized plans and regulatory standards.

The role requires administering treatment programs, documenting responses, and maintaining communication with the care team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of occupational therapy principles, techniques, and assistive devices.
• Ability to follow treatment plans, observe patient performance, and document clinical data accurately.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Understanding of patient safety, infection control practices, and age-appropriate care.

Responsibilities

• Administers occupational therapy treatment programs across diverse patient populations as directed by the supervising Occupational Therapist, in accordance with individualized patient care plans and established standards.
• Observes patient response to treatment, reports changes in condition, and makes recommendations to the supervising therapist for potential treatment plan modifications.
• Conducts group or individual activity-based therapy sessions designed to support or maintain function, within the defined scope of practice for COTAs.
• Documents treatments provided, patient response, and relevant observations in the medical record; ensures co-signature of progress notes by supervising Occupational Therapist as required.
• Maintains effective communication with supervising therapists, rehabilitation team members, nursing staff, and other healthcare providers to support coordinated care.
• Ensures treatment areas and equipment are maintained in a clean, organized, and safe manner; reports any safety concerns or equipment issues promptly.
• Demonstrates understanding of therapeutic precautions, contraindications, and age-specific needs when administering care.
• Attends interdisciplinary team meetings, contributes to patient care discussions, and supports performance improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrates proficiency in required technical and documentation systems, including electronic health records and therapy documentation software.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Occupational therapy knowledge

Documentation and data entry

Effective communication

Infection control

Age-appropriate care

Job description

Northwest Healthcare is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide rehabilitative services for children and adults under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. You will implement therapeutic interventions, observe progress, and support continuity of care in alignment with individualized plans and regulatory standards.

The role requires administering treatment programs, documenting responses, and maintaining communication with the care team.