PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant - Acute Care
Listed compensation
$35 - $38/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Job Overview & Responsibilities
PT Solutions works together with Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo to provide rehabilitation therapy services in order to best serve patients in the area.
Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant assists the Occupational Therapist in the practice of occupational therapy to include development deficits, activities of daily living work conditioning, range of motion, coordination, balance endurance, cognition, and exercise programs to restore function and increase strength.
- Your Responsibilities as a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Acute Care
- Prepare equipment for treatment and assist an Occupational Therapist with rehabilitative activities for patients
- Establish strong relationships with each patient so that they have ability to exceed their functional goals
- Demonstrate a positive connection with patient, fellow clinicians, and other team members
- Build and maintain relationships throughout the community
- Qualifications & Pay Range
Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved occupational therapist assistant program
- State Licensure
- Basic Life Support Certification via the American Heart Association
Pay Range
- $35-$38/hour
- Any posted pay range considers multiple compensations factors including background, experience, and work location while also allowing for salary growth within the position
- Company Overview
Expanding Access to Quality Care
At PT Solutions, we’re more than colleagues; we’re a tight-knit community united in our mission to expand access to quality care. Our commitment to you is evident in our industry-leading professional development opportunities.
From ongoing evidence-based clinical education to dedicated mentorship opportunities and an APTA-accredited Orthopaedic Residency Program, we propel our clinicians toward excellence in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and athletic training.
As we aim to be the go-to rehabilitation provider, we seek committed professionals eager to join us in that mission. A career with PT Solutions is an opportunity to shape the industry and make a lasting impact.
Let’s go further together and transform care. Join the #PTSLife today!
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Key Responsibilities
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant will assist a licensed Occupational Therapist in providing rehabilitative activities and exercise programs to restore patient function. They are responsible for preparing treatment equipment and building strong, positive relationships with patients to help them achieve functional goals.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant - Acute Care at PT Solutions Physical Therapy a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy Assistant — ranked against 1,043 active Occupational Therapy Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.
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