Mid Level Occupational Therapy Technician Jobs
Mid level occupational therapy technician jobs go to practitioners ready to take full ownership of patient caseloads, guide entry-level aides through hands-on techniques, and make clinical support decisions with limited supervision. Roles are concentrated in Education, Science & Research, and Staffing & Recruiting, with a mix of on-site and hybrid settings, and employers like Jobot, Legacy Health, and Radford University hiring at this level now.
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Whether you are working with children, adults, or geriatric patients, your compassion and clinical skill help ensure the highest quality occupational therapy. As you assist in developing programs and supporting departmental initiatives, you continue to grow professionally while building meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and colleagues. If this sounds like an opportunity where you could thrive, we invite you to consider joining the Legacy community as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Registered Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant is primarily responsible for administering occupational therapy patient care programs for neonate infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatrics.
- Administers therapy according to the established plan of the OTR, utilizing appropriate procedures, equipment and techniques within the scope of practice of the Occupational Therapy Assistant.
- Educates the patient and the caregiver about the goals of the occupational therapy program, methods of accomplishing goals, how to perform the home program and injury prevention.
- Recommends equipment, completes the equipment justification forms and arranges for the delivery of the equipment.
- Monitors patient progress and makes recommendations regarding discharge to therapist.
- Consults and co-treats with therapists from other disciplines.
- Provides documentation of patient care according to established criteria.
- Participates in continuous quality improvement projects.
- Supervises the patient care activities of aides and volunteers.
- Participates in in-services, medical conferences, staff meetings, continuing education courses, team meetings and other related activities.
- Assists with departmental maintenance and supplies.
- Provides in-services for staff, other departments and the community.
- Fabricates splints as needed.
- Provides therapeutic interventions according to department and practice standards.
Qualifications
Education:
- Associate Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
Experience
- 3-5 years’ experience preferred.
Skills
- Teamwork.
- Group facilitation.
- Oral and written communication.
- Computer skills.
Licensure
- Current license as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) required for applicable state.
- American Heart Association BLS for Providers certification required.
Pay Range
- USD $32.96 - USD $47.12 /Hr.
Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity
Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing. If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Whether you are working with children, adults, or geriatric patients, your compassion and clinical skill help ensure the highest quality occupational therapy. As you assist in developing programs and supporting departmental initiatives, you continue to grow professionally while building meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and colleagues. If this sounds like an opportunity where you could thrive, we invite you to consider joining the Legacy community as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Registered Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant is primarily responsible for administering occupational therapy patient care programs for neonate infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatrics.
- Administers therapy according to the established plan of the OTR, utilizing appropriate procedures, equipment and techniques within the scope of practice of the Occupational Therapy Assistant.
- Educates the patient and the caregiver about the goals of the occupational therapy program, methods of accomplishing goals, how to perform the home program and injury prevention.
- Recommends equipment, completes the equipment justification forms and arranges for the delivery of the equipment.
- Monitors patient progress and makes recommendations regarding discharge to therapist.
- Consults and co-treats with therapists from other disciplines.
- Provides documentation of patient care according to established criteria.
- Participates in continuous quality improvement projects.
- Supervises the patient care activities of aides and volunteers.
- Participates in in-services, medical conferences, staff meetings, continuing education courses, team meetings and other related activities.
- Assists with departmental maintenance and supplies.
- Provides in-services for staff, other departments and the community.
- Fabricates splints as needed.
- Provides therapeutic interventions according to department and practice standards.
Qualifications
Education:
- Associate Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
Experience
- 3-5 years’ experience preferred.
Skills
- Teamwork.
- Group facilitation.
- Oral and written communication.
- Computer skills.
Licensure
- Current license as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) required for applicable state.
- American Heart Association BLS for Providers certification required.
Pay Range
- USD $32.96 - USD $47.12 /Hr.
Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity
Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing. If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Mid Level Occupational Therapy Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level occupational therapy technician job?
Position your application around the independent work you already handle, not just the tasks you assist with. Highlight caseload ownership, any training or guidance you have provided to newer staff, and measurable outcomes from your direct patient work. Tailor your resume to show that you operate with limited oversight, and use your cover letter to name the specific patient populations or treatment settings where you have built real depth.
Which companies hire mid level occupational therapy technicians?
Companies hiring mid level occupational therapy technicians right now include Jobot, Legacy Health, and Radford University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, hiring tends to come from rehabilitation networks, hospital systems, and long-term care organizations that need practitioners who can carry a full patient load with minimal oversight.
Are there remote mid level occupational therapy technician jobs?
Yes, though most occupational therapy technician work is on-site given its hands-on nature. About 0% of mid level occupational therapy technician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these positions typically involve telehealth support, care coordination, or administrative functions rather than direct in-person treatment sessions.
How do I move up to a mid level occupational therapy technician role?
Moving from entry level into a mid level occupational therapy technician role comes from consistently taking on more complex patient cases, reducing how often you rely on direct therapist supervision, and demonstrating that your documentation and clinical judgment hold up independently. Building a specialty, such as pediatrics, geriatrics, or neurological rehabilitation, and showing measurable patient progress over time are the clearest signals that you are ready for the next step.
Which industries hire the most mid level occupational therapy technicians?
Mid Level occupational therapy technician roles concentrate in Education, Science & Research, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at this level because they serve high-volume patient populations that require ongoing rehabilitative support and experienced technicians who can manage workloads with limited therapist intervention.