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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital - Southeast Ohio·Newark, Ohio

$32/hr·Other·On Site·0-2 yrs
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Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

The COTA will treat patients with complex needs and challenging diagnoses under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. Responsibilities include conducting therapy regimens, monitoring patient responses, and completing required documentation.

Overview Position

  • Certified
  • Occupational
  • Therapy
  • Assistant (COTA)
  • Location:
  • Select
  • Specialty
  • Hospital -
  • Southeast
  • Ohio -
  • Newark,
  • OH
  • Schedule:
  • PRN -
  • As
  • Needed -
  • Per
  • Diem -
  • Weekday
  • ShiftsCompensation: $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.

Requirements

Candidates must hold current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. BLS certification is required either at the time of hire or within the first 90 days of employment.

  • professional certificate
  • Patient Monitoring
  • BLS Certification
  • Compassionate Care
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Treatment Modification
  • Patient Therapy

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$32/hr
Location
Newark, Ohio
Posted
May 21, 2026
Closes
May 21, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Select Specialty Hospital - Southeast Ohio

Part of the Select Medical family of brands, Select Specialty Hospitals treat the most critical and complex medical and surgical conditions. Select Specialty Hospitals offer a variety of programs and services to match the patient's acuity and individual needs. The physicians,...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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