Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
Listed compensation
$45-$50/hr
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Job Description
HealthPro Heritage has a great Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Opportunity open for PRN, Per diem, in our beautiful long term care facility in Billings, Montana. We offer flexible schedules!
Compensation Range- $45-$50 per hour DOE
Why Choose HealthPro Heritage?
Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions.
Growth Opportunities: Enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional growth.
Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of everything we do.
Commitment to Excellence: Join a team recognized for clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality care and outcomes.
Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind!
Join Us in Making a Difference
At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, schools and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.
Responsibilities
Patient Care & Treatment Implementation: Assist in delivering individualized therapy based on treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist, including activities to improve daily living skills (e. g., dressing, eating, mobility).
Progress Monitoring & Documentation: Track and document patient progress, maintaining accurate records in compliance with facility policies, and report changes or concerns to the Occupational Therapist.
Collaboration & Patient Education: Work with interdisciplinary teams (e. g., PT, OT, nursing) to provide holistic care, and educate patients and families on therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment, and strategies for independence.
Therapeutic Activities & Support: Lead or assist patients with exercises, activities of daily living, and other therapeutic tasks, while creating a positive and supportive environment to encourage patient engagement.
Qualifications
Education
Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant program from an accredited school.
Certification
Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
Licensure
Current state licensure (or eligibility) to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Experience
Previous experience in an occupational therapy setting (hospital, clinic, school, etc.) is preferred, but new graduates are also encouraged to apply.
HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Montana, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (18 salary observations; 102 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,716 salary observations; 28,639 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Montana is 94.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $104k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of Montana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $94k–$104k | Occupational Therapy median $104k (middle half $94k–$104k)127 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Montana vs national | $98k median in Montana | $97k nationally (+1%)18 state / 5,716 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$104k in purchasing power | Montana index 94.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Montana | 41 active | 8,979 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Occupational Therapist listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,243 in the last 30 days | 1,641 the 30 days before (+98%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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