Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details

Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

Apply Offsite

Regency Hospital - Northwest Indiana

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Per Diem

Pay: $37/hr

Posted: 2 days ago

Location: East Chicago, IN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 hours ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

Career Insights for Occupational Therapy Assistant

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Indiana data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

An Occupational Therapy Assistant assists occupational therapists to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Helps patients to recover and develop skills need for daily activities. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or in a healthcare facility.

$59,520 / year median in Indiana

+11% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

Overview Position:

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Location:

East Chicago, Indiana Schedule:

Monday-Friday; no weekends/holidays

Compensation:

$37.00 per hour Regency Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives - and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.

Why Join Us:

Start Strong:

Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting. Opportunity for

Advancement:

Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities

Foster Well-being:

We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.

Your Impact Matters:

Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care Responsibilities Reporting directly to the Occupational Therapist, you will be treating patients with complex needs and challenging diagnoses. Conducting individual patient therapy regimens under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT). Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions as indicated in collaboration with an OT. Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures. Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant required. Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required or as required by state regulations. Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans