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Mosaic Life Care
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
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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.
$60,677 / year median in Missouri
+10% projected growth
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Position range in Missouri $60k - $74k Per Year Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Mosaic Life Care
Occupation:
Occupational Therapy AssistantsLocation:
Saint Joseph, MO - 64501Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More), Day ShiftPosted:
06/02/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
Mosaic Life CareWeb Site:
www.mymlc.com Job #: 1642 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Shift Day Shift Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (Outpatient\Inpatient) works under the supervision of leadership and treats patients in a variety of modalities, educate the family/patient, and assures continuity of treatment. Responsible for all necessary documentation as required by accepted medical guidelines. > Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. Skills and Abilities Essential Technical/Motor Skills- Fine motor skills Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to interact with all patients, staff and providers.
- Demonstrates excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills. Essential Physical Requirements
- Moving, standing, walking, bending, pushing, balancing, reaching, lifting, kneeling, crouching, stooping, pulling, restraining - all involved with direct patient care. Essential Mental Abilities
- Explaining, forecasting, organizational skills and time management. Essential Sensory Requirements
- Visual, hearing and feeling skills. Exposure to Hazards
- Blood and body fluids, disinfectants, topical anesthetics and extreme heat.