Occupational Therapy Assistant Certified; Cota

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT CERTIFIED (COTA)

Job Category: Diagnostic / Therapeutic

Requisition Number: OCCUP
001393

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• Posted :
  December 9, 2025
• Part-Time
• Hourly Range : $27.20 USD to $44.25 USD

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Hospital & Clinic
Newport Hospital & Health Services
714 W. Pine St
Newport, WA 99156, USA

Primary Scheduled

Hours:

Days, 10-hour shifts, 40 hours per pay period (part-time, benefitted)

Job Summary: Works under the direct supervision of occupational therapists to provide physical rehabilitation to injured or diseased patients. Administers treatment plans for patients created by occupational therapists. Assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

Participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in PDSA activities.

Essential Job Functions:

• Basic knowledge of physical medicine, occupational therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology.
• Basic knowledge of physical therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same.
• Responsible for providing treatment as directed by the Occupational Therapist. Adheres to standards of occupational therapy practice.
• Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect, discuss observations with Occupational Therapist.
• Able to assess patient issues interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation, makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Assists the Occupational Therapist with the formulating of a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and assesses effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Monitors patient activities to ensure they are performed properly, while also providing encouragement.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.

Education Background and Experience Requirements

AA degree from a school or college approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association

Required Licensure /

Certifications:

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license in Washington

Required Experience:

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional Requirements:

• Maintain regulatory requirements
• Report to work on time and as scheduled; complete work within designated timelines.
• Demonstrates the ability to adhere to the mission, ethics and goals of the District.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients, guests and staff in a courteous, respectful and helpful manner.

Compensation/How We Care For You:

Successful candidates typically begin between the beginning and midpoint of the compensation range dependent on qualifications/experience and receive compensation in increments increases annually.

• Retirement with a 6% dollar for dollar employer match
• Life and Disability Insurance
• AFLAC
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonus, if eligible upon Board approval
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Opportunities

Newport Hospital & Health Services (NHHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. NHHS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

NHHS employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

NHHS is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.

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