Part Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA

Three-Meadows-Post-Acute; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Three-Meadows-Post-Acute is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to work alongside our Staff OT, delivering hands-on resident care to help regain independence.

You will build meaningful relationships with residents and families, document progress, and contribute to discharge planning while educating on home programs and equipment needs. Join a collaborative team focused on quality care and program development.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited COTA program.
• Active state licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in good standing.
• CPR certification as required by state licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident treatment under OT guidance.
• Build real relationships with residents, families, and the care team; communicate progress, goals, and discharge plans.
• Educate residents and families on home exercise programs, adaptive equipment, and fall prevention.
• Recommend and help order equipment to restore independence (splints, assistive devices, grab bars).
• Help train aides and provide in-services to staff to share expertise.
• Participate in Resident Care conferences and contribute to program development and quality initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in OTA

Tools

Net Health

PointClickCare

Job description

What You'll DoYou'll work alongside our Staff Occupational Therapist to deliver hands-on, meaningful care to residents — not just running through a checklist, but genuinely helping people regain independence.Provide direct resident treatment under the guidance of the OTBuild real relationships with residents, families, and the care team — you'll be the one communicating progress, goals, and discharge planningEducate residents and families on home exercise programs, adaptive equipment, and fall preventionRecommend and help order equipment that gives residents back their independence — splints, assistive devices, grab bars, and moreHelp train Aides and provide in-services to fellow staff — your expertise shapes the whole teamTake part in Resident Care conferences and contribute to program development and quality initiativesWhat You BringAssociate degree from an accredited COTA programActive state licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, in good standingComfort with documentation systems (Net Health, PointClickCare a plus)CPR certification (if required by your state licensure)A steady, compassionate presence — someone who can connect with residents, families, and colleagues alikeThe EnvironmentA low-to-moderate noise, team-oriented setting where your clinical judgment and hands-on care make a visible difference every day — whether you're helping someone stand independently for the first time in weeks, or fitting a resident for the equipment that gets them home.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.