Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Acute Care Hospital | Full-Time

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)Full-Time | Acute Care Hospital

Frederick, MD

$26.00–$34.50/hour Monday–Friday Schedule One Weekend Per Month • Limited Holiday Rotation Make a Difference Where Recovery Begins.

If you're passionate about helping patients regain independence during hospitalization, this is your opportunity to join one of the region's leading rehabilitation teams.

At Frederick Health Hospital , you'll work alongside experienced Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapists treating a diverse inpatient population in a collaborative, patient-centered environment. Whether you're an experienced COTA or a recent graduate with strong acute care clinical rotations, you'll receive the mentorship and support to build a rewarding career.

Why You'll Love Working Here

✔ Monday–Friday schedule

✔ Only one weekend per month

✔ Limited holiday rotation

✔ Collaborative multidisciplinary rehabilitation team

✔ Diverse inpatient caseload

✔ Continuing education allowance

✔ MedBridge Unlimited CEUs

✔ National certification opportunities

✔ Structured mentorship

✔ Therapist-founded and therapist-led organization

What You'll Treat

You'll work with a diverse inpatient population including:

• Orthopedic patients
• Neurological conditions
• Behavioral health patients
• Critical care patients
• General medical patients
• Post-surgical rehabilitation

What You'll Do

As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, you'll help patients regain independence and safely return to daily activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy treatments under the direction of an Occupational Therapist
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility, strengthening, and functional rehabilitation
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, adaptive techniques, and safety strategies
• Document care using EMR
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and rehabilitation professionals
• Maintain clinical, departmental, and regulatory standards
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented work environment

QualificationsRequired

• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Current Maryland COTA license (or eligibility)
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred

• One year of acute care or skilled nursing experience
• New graduates with strong acute care clinical rotations are encouraged to apply
• Experience with EMR documentation

Benefits

We invest in our clinicians' success with benefits that support your career, health, and well-being.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions
• Paid Time Off starting Day One
• 401(k) with investment options
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Annual Continuing Education Allowance
• In-person/Virtual education opportunities
• MedBridge Unlimited CEUs and Home Exercise Programs
• National Certification Support
• Leadership Development
• Structured Mentorship Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Critical Illness + Accident
• Associate Discount Program

Why Tx:Team?

For more than 40 years, Tx:Team has been therapist-founded and therapist-led, creating an environment where clinicians can grow professionally while delivering exceptional patient care.

Our culture is built on collaboration, mentorship, compassion, and continuous professional growth.

Our team is proud to share:

• 98.2% of patients rate our care as excellent
• 99% would recommend a Tx:Team therapist
• 100% of new associates felt welcomed from day one
• 97% say they can rely on their teammates
• 92% recommend Tx:Team as a great place to work

Apply Today

If you're ready to grow your acute care career with a collaborative rehabilitation team that values your expertise and invests in your future, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join a therapist-led organization where your patients—and your career—come first.