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Select Specialty Hospital - Southeast Ohio

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Per Diem

Pay: $32/hr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Newark, OH (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/9/2026

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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.

$58,955 / year median in Ohio

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

Overview Position:

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Location:

Select Specialty Hospital

Southeast Ohio
Newark, OH Schedule:
PRN
As Needed
Per Diem
Weekday Shifts Compensation:
$32.00 per Hour Select Specialty 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 :

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) 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

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.