COTA Acute Care Hospital

Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA/COTA)

Help Patients Get Back to the Life They Love.

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant at Froedtert South, you'll help patients improve functional abilities and regain independence through hands-on therapeutic care. Working under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, you'll implement individualized treatment programs, support patient and family education, and communicate progress to help patients achieve their rehabilitation goals.

What You'll Do

• Carry out therapeutic interventions and treatment programs established by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Assist patients with therapeutic activities designed to improve functional performance and independence.
• Help transfer and position patients safely as needed for therapy.
• Observe and communicate patient responses, progress, and treatment difficulties to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Progress treatment activities within established plans, professional training, and applicable scope of practice.
• Educate patients and families on therapeutic activities and strategies to support recovery.
• Collaborate with the Occupational Therapist and interdisciplinary care team to support patient treatment goals.
• Document treatments and patient responses accurately and timely.
• Follow patient safety practices and organizational policies and procedures.
• Support continuity of care and effective communication throughout the patient's hospital stay.

What We're Looking For

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant from an accredited program.
• Current Wisconsin Occupational Therapist Assistant license.
• Current BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver's license for the State of Wisconsin and/or Illinois, based on job assignment location.
• Strong teamwork, communication, documentation, and patient care skills.
• Ability to work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist in an inpatient setting.

Pay & Benefits

$25.00$38.00 per hour. (Pay is based on experience).

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discount program

Location: Froedtert South, Inc. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYSchedule: Full-time, Days, 80