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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) / Full Time

Select Specialty Hospital - Memphis East·Memphis, Tennessee

$24 - $40/hr·Other·On Site·0-2 yrs
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Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

The COTA will conduct individual patient therapy regimens for complex diagnoses under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. Responsibilities include monitoring patient responses, modifying treatments, and completing required departmental documentation.

Overview Position

  • Certified
  • Occupational
  • Therapy
  • Assistant (COTA)
  • Location:
  • Memphis,
  • TN -
  • Inside of
  • Baptist
  • East
  • Hospital
  • Schedule:
  • Full
  • Time
  • Compensation: $24.00 to $40.00 per hour Select Specialty Hospital - Memphis East 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 and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
  • Advance
  • Your
  • Career: Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
  • Elevate
  • Your
  • Skills: Clinical ladder program.
  • Ease the
  • Burden:
  • Student debt benefit program
  • Your
  • Health
  • Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
  • Recharge &
  • Refresh: Generous
  • PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
  • Invest in
  • Your
  • Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
  • Your
  • Impact
  • Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional 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

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
  • Compassionate Care
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Treatment Modification
  • Critical Illness Recovery
  • Patient Therapy

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Disability protection
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Clinical ladder program
  • Student debt benefit program
  • Orientation program

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$24 - $40/hr
Location
Memphis, Tennessee
Posted
Jun 1, 2026
Closes
Jun 1, 2027
Application
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Hiring organization

Select Specialty Hospital - Memphis East

Select Medical made a commitment more than 20 years ago to deliver an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. We have honored that promise by helping define the nation's standard of excellence in specialized hospital...

Salary listed on 8 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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Tennessee OT roles favor licensed experience

In Tennessee, allied health employers often look for occupational therapists who are already licensed and have home health experience, especially when serving Medicare patients. These roles can be competitive because candidates who meet licensure requirements and bring relevant field experience may align more closely with patient care needs and scheduling demands. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to confirm fit quickly, then prepare to highlight your school credentials, state license, and any Medicare home health work in your application.

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