Occupational Therapist Assistant PRN

Occupational Therapy AssistantPer Diem

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Job Description

Are you passionate about helping older adults maintain independence, improve daily functioning, and live their best lives through compassionate therapy and support?

We are seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our Therapy Department at Community First Solutions.

In this role, you’ll provide quality occupational therapy treatment under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, helping residents achieve their individualized therapy goals and maximize their safety, independence, and quality of life.

You’ll work closely with residents, families, staff members, and other healthcare professionals to deliver compassionate, effective care in a collaborative environment.

Your expertise, dedication, and commitment to resident-centered care will make a meaningful difference in the lives of the individuals we serve.

Why You’ll Love Us

Mission-Driven Culture – At Community First Solutions, people come first—always. You’ll be part of a team committed to serving residents with excellence, compassion, and respect.

Hands-On Impact – As a COTA, you’ll see the direct impact of your work as you help residents improve their ability to participate in daily activities, increase independence, and achieve their therapy goals.

Collaborative Team Environment – You’ll work alongside Occupational Therapists, nurses, caregivers, staff members, families, and other healthcare professionals to promote efficient, high-quality resident care.

Career Growth Opportunities – You’ll have opportunities to participate in program development, quality assurance initiatives, projects, and professional development that support your continued growth.

Meaningful Work – From providing individualized treatments to participating in rehabilitation planning and home assessments, your work will directly contribute to better outcomes and quality of life for our residents.

Why We’ll Love You

  • You hold an Associate’s degree from an accredited Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) program.
  • You hold an active Ohio COTA license or are eligible for Ohio licensure.
  • You have at least one year of experience in geriatrics or subacute care; long-term healthcare experience is preferred.
  • You are committed to providing safe, compassionate, and high-quality resident care.

You have strong communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy working collaboratively with residents, families, staff, and healthcare professionals.

You understand and follow occupational therapy best practices, infection control standards, OSHA requirements, and resident safety protocols.

You are comfortable participating in individualized rehabilitation planning, treatment implementation, home assessments, and quality assurance programs.

You are committed to protecting residents’ privacy and confidential health information and following organizational policies related to technology and electronic information.

You are organized and able to maintain an adequate inventory of adaptive aids and equipment for residents.

You bring a positive, team-oriented attitude and embrace Community First Solutions’ Always Behaviors in the way you serve residents, colleagues, and the community.

You are ready to help welcome and onboard new employees while contributing to a supportive and positive workplace culture.

If you’re ready to use your occupational therapy skills to help residents achieve greater independence and live their best lives, we would love to meet you.

Apply today and join Community First Solutions in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve!

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program (Master’s degree preferred).

Licenses or other required certifications: Current Ohio License in Occupational Therapy. CPR certification.

Experience: At least two years’ experience, preferably in a long-term health care setting.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities

Key Responsibilities

Provide quality occupational therapy treatment under the direction of an Occupational Therapist to help residents achieve individualized goals. Collaborate with families, staff, and healthcare professionals to promote effective rehabilitation and resident-centered care.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentOSHA compliancePatient safetyTeam collaborationElectronic health recordsInventory managementAdaptive equipment

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Ohio?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Ohio407 active9,374 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio Occupational Therapist listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $7k) · 11% offer loan repayment437 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Hamilton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$285k
Typical market rent
$1,438/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.4
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.