Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in Tennessee post a median of $34 an hour, the middle half $30.47–$40, across 7 jobs that state their pay. Occupational therapy assistants employed in Tennessee earn a median of $30.01 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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About the job
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Full Time & PRN
Sign-On Bonus Available!!!
The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant is responsible for carrying out best practice treatments under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. The Occupational Therapist Assistant will provide treatment by adhering to specific goals developed by the OT. As well, the COTA must provide feedback to the supervision occupational therapist via documentation or in any other method required by facility policy.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
- Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under supervision of Occupational Therapist
- Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
- Well versed with documentation writing
- Document patient’s progress on weekly progress note in a timely fashion.
- Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
- Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence
- Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
- Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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From Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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