COTA Jobs in Colorado

A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) plays a crucial role in the therapy industry by implementing treatment plans that help individuals recover, improve or maintain the skills required for daily living and working. They work under the direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist and use therapeutic techniques to assist patients in performing activities of all types, ranging from using a computer to caring for daily needs such as dressing, cooking, and eating. A COTA may work with individuals who have physical, mental, or emotional disabilities, helping them develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living.

Important skills for a COTA include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, physical stamina, and patience. They should also have a deep understanding of human anatomy and medical terminologies. For certifications, a COTA must have an associate's degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program and must pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) COTA examination to gain certification. Before becoming a COTA, a person may have roles such as a physical therapy aide, a rehabilitation aide, or a direct care staff member in a healthcare facility.

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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

  • Cherrelyn Healthcare Center
  • Littleton, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Littleton, CO
  • 4 days ago

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Cherrelyn Healthcare Center | Littleton, CO Part-Time & Full-Time | $32$40/hr DOE What You're Walking Into Cherrelyn Healthcare Center is a 176-bed skilled...

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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA

  • Mantey Heights Rehabilitation & Care Center
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 8 days ago
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 8 days ago

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant at Mantey Heights will work closely with our patients and Occupational Therapists to provide rehabilitative...

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Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • UCHealth
  • Parker, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Parker, CO
  • 4 days ago

Requirements: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program. CO State licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider....

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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

  • Volunteers Of America National Services
  • Montrose, CO
  • 11 hours ago
  • Montrose, CO
  • 11 hours ago

Join Home Health of Western Colorado as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in beautiful Montrose, CO. This is more than a job!...

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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

  • Home Health of Western Colorado
  • Ouray, CO
  • 11 hours ago
  • Ouray, CO
  • 11 hours ago

Join Home Health of Western Colorado as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in beautiful Montrose, CO. This is more than a job!...

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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

  • OneStaffMedical
  • Aspen, CO
  • 11 hours ago
  • Aspen, CO
  • 11 hours ago

**Equal Opportunity Employer** Requirements: Minimum of 1 year of current work experience providing in COTA. Colorado State Healthcare Provider license or willing to obtain one....

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PRN Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • Infinity Rehab
  • Brush, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Brush, CO
  • 1 day ago

Job DetailsJob Location: Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center - Brush, CO 80723Position Type: PRNSalary Range: $35.00 - $38.00 HourlyInfinity Rehab is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant within...

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COTA Per Diem

  • Ernest Health
  • Johnstown, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Johnstown, CO
  • 2 days ago

Degree from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy. Current State Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant License....

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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

  • Care Options For Kids
  • Commerce City, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Commerce City, CO
  • 2 days ago

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Pediatric Home Health Territory: Commerce City Pay: $87,100-$114,400/year A Role That Supports Your Path At Care Options for Kids, we've built a home...

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Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

  • Fusion Medical Staffing
  • Aurora, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 2 days ago

Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Company: Fusion Medical Staffing Location: Facility in Aurora, Colorado Job Details Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapy...

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Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • Loveland, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Loveland, CO
  • 2 days ago

Apply Now Description Occupional Therapy Assistant Locion: UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies, Loveland CO Department: MCR OccupionalTherapy Work Schedule: Full Time, 64.00 hours per pay...

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Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • PACS
  • Coal Creek, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Coal Creek, CO
  • 2 days ago

Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living is hiring an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)!...

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Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • (Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living) Lafayette Community Healthcare, LLC
  • Lafayette, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Lafayette, CO
  • 3 days ago

Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living is hiring an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)!...

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Cota

  • Fusion Medical Staffing
  • Aurora, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 4 days ago

Required Qualifications: Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant license in compliance with state regulations Current BLS Certification (AHA/ARC) Preferred Qualifications: COTA Certification (NBCOT) Graduate...

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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • Optimal Home Care, Inc.
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 5 days ago

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) addresses the performance of everyday activities and participation in roles and situations that occur in the home and community....

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Salary for COTA Jobs in Colorado

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for COTA positions.



Highest Education Level

COTAs in Colorado offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
49.0%
Bachelor's Degree
25.8%
Master's Degree
15.1%
High School or GED
3.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.2%
Doctorate Degree
2.7%
Some College
0.6%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by COTAs in Colorado
Less than 1 year
60.5%
1-2 years
14.6%
None
11.2%
6-8 years
9.7%
2-4 years
3.5%
4-6 years
0.5%