Part-Time COTA: Empower Patients to Thrive

Colfax Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Colfax Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for part-time opportunities. You will work under a licensed OT to deliver personalized plans helping patients regain independence in daily activities.

This role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care in a long-term care setting. Requirements include OTA program graduation, current COTA license, CPR certification, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current COTA license required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer occupational therapy treatment programs under supervision and tailored to each patient.
• Assist patients with therapeutic activities and exercises to improve function, mobility and independence.
• Implement treatment plans with clinical judgment and sound reasoning.
• Monitor patient progress, document outcomes, and communicate observations to the Occupational Therapist.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, daily living skills, and safe use of adaptive equipment.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care that promotes dignity and well-being.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support patient outcomes.
• Maintain punctuality and reliable attendance for assigned shifts.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Clinical reasoning

Education

Graduate OTA program

CPR certification

Job description

Colfax Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for part-time opportunities. You will work under a licensed OT to deliver personalized plans helping patients regain independence in daily activities.

This role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care in a long-term care setting. Requirements include OTA program graduation, current COTA license, CPR certification, and strong communication.