Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Per Diem

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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Position Summary

Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, the COTA is responsible for the provision of occupational therapy treatment programs as planned by the Occupational Therapist.

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Position Requirements

Education

• Education High School or four year technical school plus up to two years training in a specialty or two years of college or comparable education.
• Current Maryland Licensure. Licensure requires 12 continuing education contact hours per one (1) year.
• BLS CPR certification through American Heart Association.

Experience

• Previous experience preferred.

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Work Schedule

• Per Diem position- required # of shifts, varies by location
• Must be willing to work in an emergency.

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Benefits 

• At TidalHealth, team members working at least 36 hours per pay period based on 12-hour shift schedules or at least 37.5 hours for non 12-hour shift schedules and part-time team members working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits.
• Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.