Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
Salary
$25.31 - $32.26 Hourly
Location
Dayton, OH
Job Type
Full-time Regular
Job Number
05967
Department
Stillwater Center
Opening Date
04/17/2026
Internal Only
No
Position Overview
Full performance level class in the paraprofessional occupation of occupational therapy requiring considerable knowledge of application of occupational therapy techniques; under the direction of a licensed occupational therapist, helps with planning and implementation of more standard occupational therapy treatments and activities for mentally and physically handicapped persons.
Summary of Job Duties
therapy services for patients in individual sessions (e.g., range of motion, "activities of daily living", training, sensory stimulation, visual, auditory, tactile and feeding programs); acquires materials, specifications and recommendations from licensed occupational therapist and then produces orthotic devices.
Observes and documents patient behavior and individualize program progress and results; prepares and writes monthly program summaries, quarterly reviews, and assists in writing of the Interdisciplinary Habilitation Plans for each patient; recommends changes in program objectives and makes reports to supervising occupational therapist; prepares and presents in-service education programs for staff; attends meetings and conferences.
Monitors adaptive equipment and make adjustments as needed after consultation with other occupational therapy assistants; makes minor wheelchair repairs/adjustments as needed
(Performs Related Duties As Required)
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
Current State of Ohio Occupational Therapy Assistant License; valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record.
(Other Evidences May Be Substituted)
Supplemental Information
Standard First Aid certification must be completed during initial probationary period.
Health Insurance
Vacation Accrural
Paid Personal Leave
Long Term Sick Accrual
Life Insurance
Employer Montgomery County
Address 451 West Third Street, 9th Floor
Dayton, Ohio, 45422
Website http://www.mcohio.org