Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in Minnesota post a median of $31.25 an hour, the middle half $29.33–$37, across 31 jobs that state their pay. Occupational therapy assistants employed in Minnesota earn a median of $31.21 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Medicare rating of Lifecare Medical Center
Medicare gives Lifecare Medical Center no star rating (Jul 2026). 82% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Minnesota hospitals by rating.
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About the job
Join our amazing team and apply
today for this rewarding position.
LifeCare Medical Center, the employer of choice, has a dynamic
opportunity for the right individual as a Certified Occupational Therapy
Assistant (COTA). This position is the front line, close connection to our
patients. The successful candidate will assist the Occupational Therapist in a
medically prescribed program in which selected purposeful activity is used as
treatment in the rehabilitation of persons with a disability. Full-time position is available.
Essential
Functions
- Assists the therapist in client evaluation, assessing client’s
capabilities.
- Maintains accurate, up-to-date initial, progress and discharge
notes regularly.
- Carry out direct patient treatment under the supervision of the
OTR, demonstrating knowledge of diagnosis, treatment procedures &
modalities, & treatment precautions.
- Supplies new ideas and assists in construction of supportive,
productive and/or adaptive devices and equipment.
- Assists in the maintenance of equipment, tools, supplies and
inventory.
- Assists in carrying out efficient operation of the department in
regards to charges, records and schedules.
- Assists in developing and carrying out new programs &
treatments.
- Demonstrates support and understanding of association policies
& procedures.
- Cares for patients according to growth and development: Neonates,
pediatrics, adolescents and geriatrics.
Minimum qualification standards
- An Associate Degree from an accredited 2-year
Occupational Therapy school.
- Currently holding or eligible for certification
and National (NBCOT) Registration.
- Registration with Minnesota Department of Health
required
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
From LifeCare Medical Center's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About LifeCare Medical Center
LifeCare Medical Center is a nonprofit critical access hospital with an emergency department in Roseau, MN. Its job board posts jobs for therapists, EMTs and paramedics and nurses. Source: CMS Hospital General Information
Based in Roseau, MNHires in MinnesotaPay on its listings: 11.1% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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