Occupational Therapy Assistant
Hillcrest Healthcare System·Tulsa, Oklahoma
Hillcrest Healthcare System·Tulsa, Oklahoma
Assist Occupational Therapists in providing services to patients with functional limitations or disabilities according to established plans of care. Document treatment results and serve as a resource for new staff and students.
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Tulsa, OK.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team: Hillcrest Medical Center is a 656-bed hospital that includes The Alexander Burn Center, The Peggy V.
Helmerich Women’s Health Center, Kaiser Rehabilitation Center, the latest technology for the treatment of cancer, and the Oklahoma Heart Institute.
Responsible for assisting the Occupational Therapist in providing Occupational Therapy services to patients/clients of all ages who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes according to the established plan of care while under the supervision of a Occupational Therapist.
Communicate and document results of treatment including patients’ progress toward established goals according to department’s policies and procedures.
The incumbent serves as a resource person for the team and the department; participates in orientation of new staff and other health personnel.
The incumbent participates in teaching activities for Occupational Therapy Assistant students and other health related students.
The OTA works within practice guidelines as defined by Oklahoma state law.
Job Requirements: Associates degree.
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
OK State License at Occupational Therapy Assistant (or temporary letter to practice).
Preferred Job Requirements: NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy).
Requires an Associate degree, BLS certification, and an Oklahoma State License as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. NBCOT certification is preferred.
Market context
Occupational Therapy Assistant roles in Oklahoma are typically tied to steady demand in schools, outpatient settings, skilled nursing, and home health, where therapy support helps patients build daily living and functional skills. These positions are competitive because employers usually want an ACOTE-accredited OTA graduate with a current Oklahoma license, and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, PTO, and a 401(k) match can make offers stand out. Before applying, confirm your license status and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time compared with reading the full original posting.
