Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA Part Time

Oro Valley Hospital; Oro Valley (AZ); Sur place; USD 24 000 - 42 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical/dental/vision

FSA & EAP

Student loan repayment

Educational support

Licensure reimbursement

Career advancement

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Referral bonus

Reward programs

Résumé du poste

Oro Valley Hospital is seeking a part-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support rehabilitative services under the supervision of a licensed OT. You will help patients achieve daily living and mobility goals, implement prescribed interventions, and report progress for continuity of care.

Ideal candidates have 0-1 year of healthcare experience, with COTA certification and BCLS. Inpatient/outpatient settings experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• COTA certification required in the state of employment.
• BCLS certification required.
• 0-1 years healthcare experience required.
• 1-2 years clinical experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Administers occupational therapy treatments under supervision.
• Observes and reports patient progress.
• Documents treatments in the medical record with required co-signature.
• Maintains communication with the rehab team for coordinated care.
• Ensures treatment areas are clean and safe to use.

Connaissances

Healthcare familiarity

Observation skills

Documentation

Formation

COTA certification

BCLS certification

Description du poste

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) are eligible for up to $5,000 in Student Loan Repayment!

Why You’ll Love Working Here!

• My Health – Medical, Dental, and Vision plans. Flexible Spending Accounts and Employee Assistance Programs
• My Future – PTO and Sick Time, 401(k) with Employer Match, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• CHS Pathways - Student Loan Repayment, Educational Support, and Licensure and Certification Reimbursement, Opportunities for career advancement
• My Advantage - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Life and Long-Term Care Insurance, Pet Insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program, Reward and Recognition Programs and much more!
• Part-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) are eligible for up to $5,000 in Student Loan Repayment!

Job Summary

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides rehabilitative services under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR), assisting patients in achieving functional goals related to daily living and mobility. This role supports treatment planning by implementing prescribed therapeutic interventions, observing and reporting patient progress, and contributing to the continuity of care in alignment with individualized care plans and regulatory standards.

Schedule:Part Time, Days

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in healthcare with adults, geriatrics, or individuals with physical disabilities required
• 1-2 years of clinical experience in an inpatient, outpatient, or skilled nursing setting preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• COTA - Occupational Therapy Assistant – Certified in state of employment required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required

Essential Functions

• Administers occupational therapy treatment programs 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.

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