Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
Listed compensation
$35-$45/hr
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Job Description
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Schedule: PRN Available
Pay Range: $35 -$45
Locations: Medford, OR at Hearthstone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Hearthstone Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | 2901 E Barnett Rd, Medford, OR
97504
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career? At
Hearthstone Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, we don’t just care for residents — we care for our team too. Here, your voice is valued, your expertise is celebrated, and your professional growth is supported every step of the way.
What You’LL Do
- Implement individualized treatment plans to help residents achieve their goals
- Assist residents with therapeutic exercises and daily living skills
- Teach the use of adaptive equipment to promote independence
- Conduct therapeutic activities and foster motivation
- Document patient progress accurately and on time
What We’RE Looking For
- Current Oregon Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills
- Ability to collaborate with facility staff to promote the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being
Benefits That Put You First
- Competitive pay with flexible scheduling options
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family
- Company-paid life insurance with optional additional coverage
- 401(k) with company contributions
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement & CEUs
- Annual licensure reimbursement (for full-time employees after one year of employment)
- Unlimited employee referral bonuses
- Note: Benefit eligibility may vary for part-time and PRN/On-Call employees.
Employee Referral Bonus
- Therapists: $5,000 total bonus ($1,250 payouts)
- Assistants: $3,000 total bonus ($750 payouts)
- Paid at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months of the referred employee’s tenure
Your career. Your calling. Your chance to grow with a company that invests in you.
Join us at Hearthstone Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and let’s build brighter tomorrows — together!
Key Responsibilities
The COTA will implement individualized treatment plans and assist residents with therapeutic exercises and daily living skills. They are also responsible for teaching the use of adaptive equipment and accurately documenting patient progress.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Oregon Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are required to collaborate effectively with facility staff.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Volare Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 55 active listings.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) at Volare Health a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy Assistant — ranked against 1,043 active Occupational Therapy Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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