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Howard, Wisconsin

Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) PRN

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

Facility: Hospital Sisters Health System Rehabilitation Hospital, a brand-new 40 bed inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) now open!

Schedule: PRN

Your Experience Matters

HSHS Rehabilitation Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

By joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You’ll Contribute

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant functions under the direct supervision of the Occupational Therapist and as directed by a licensed physician, is responsible for a specific patient’s care.

The COTA assumes responsibility and accountability for providing occupational therapy modalities and treatment procedures as determined by a treatment plan established by an Occupational Therapist in order to restore function and prevent disability following patient illness or injury.

The COTA carries out these responsibilities in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies while maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care.

  • Under guidance of supervising OTR/L: Acquires pertinent information and implements comprehensive program using varied techniques and treatment activities; reviews and modifies treatment in response to changing patient needs; identifies equipment and discharge needs.
  • Is aware of patient injury/diagnosis and takes all necessary precautions for observing indications and contradictions.
  • Provides treatment to diverse diagnostic populations and completes supporting documentation according to hospital policy and State Practice Act.
  • Observes treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals and recommends change to the supervising OTR/L, if needed.
  • Communicates collaborates with support personnel regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising OTR/L.
  • Conducts the class/group situations (stroke, SCI, BI) as appropriate.
  • When necessary, instructs care giver/family members in home exercise program as related to the patient’s functional and self-care status: discusses necessary equipment for the home situation.

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers:

  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
  • Opening a Brand-New Hospital: Join a team of accomplished leaders to open a brand-new hospital, built from the ground up with cutting edge technology.

What we’re looking for

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:

  • Current state licensure/certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
  • Previous experience in the care of patients preferred.
  • Current BLS/CPR Card.

EEOC Statement

HSHS Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HSHS Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Key Responsibilities

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, provide occupational therapy treatments according to established care plans, monitor patient progress, and recommend treatment changes. Document care, identify equipment and discharge needs, collaborate with support personnel, lead appropriate group sessions, and educate caregivers and families.

Requirements

Applicants must hold current state licensure or certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and have a current BLS/CPR card. Previous patient-care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningTherapeutic ModalitiesFunctional RehabilitationDisability PreventionPatient AssessmentClinical DocumentationDischarge PlanningCaregiver EducationHome Exercise ProgramsGroup TherapyInterdisciplinary Communication

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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 Howard

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$403k
Median resident rent
$1,102/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.1
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Green Bay, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Tuition assistance
Loan assistance
401(k) with company match
Free gym memberships
Virtual care appointments
Mental health services
Discount programs
Professional development