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COTA- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Hand Therapy

Select Medical
Wilmington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Jul 2026
💰 $70,000/yr($60,000/yr$70,000/yr)

About the role

Overview

NovaCare Rehabilitation is seeking an outpatient hand therapy Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Wilmington, DE

 

Our outpatient center in North Wilmington is seeking a licensed COTA to provide quality patient care. We take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping all of our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love. The ideal candidate will work mostly with hand therapy patients. At least 2 years of experience in hand therapy is required. Best practices and evidence-based programs are utilized for individualized patient care. Our clinics are fully equipped to provide care to patients ranging from post-surgical, and non-operative to work conditioning. If you are looking for a stable company with an active, growing national hand therapy program, apply today!

 

Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, No Weekends!

Compensation: Hourly rate is $30-$35 per hour based on your experience.

 

Why Join Us: (benefits for full-time at 32+ hours/week)

  • Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
  • Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
  • Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
  • Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
  • Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
  • Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth, clinical expertise with bonus incentives
  • Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement

Responsibilities

  • Under the direction of the licensed occupational therapist, optimize the functional abilities and skills of patients.
  • Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
  • Ensure delivery of high-quality patient care services.
  • Observe, note, and report on the progress of long and short-term treatment goals
  • Ensure proper documentation of patient care.
  • Maintain professional standards through compliance with quality assurance policies/ procedures as well as applicable regulations and corporate policies

Qualifications

  • Must be a graduate of an ACOTA accredited occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program
  • National registration and state COTA licensure or registration REQUIRED
  • Must have previous experience working with hand therapy patients
  • Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
  • Valid state driver’s license

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

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