Entry Level Therapy Assistant Jobs
New grad therapy assistant jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship or fieldwork record can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Aegis Therapies, PruittHealth, and Optum hiring at this level now.
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Casual Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Looking for a flexible opportunity to stay connected to patient care without committing to a full-time schedule? Join our rehabilitation team as a Casual Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) and help patients build the skills and independence they need for everyday life.
Schedule
- One weekend per month required
- 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Casual scheduling provides flexibility while allowing you to remain active in patient care
About the Role
As a COTA, you’ll work under the direction of an Occupational Therapist to provide individualized, hands-on treatment to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
You’ll implement established plans of care, monitor each patient’s progress and response to treatment, and communicate changes to the supervising Occupational Therapist to help patients work toward their functional goals.
What You’ll Do
- Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions according to treatment plans established by an Occupational Therapist.
- Work with patients across the lifespan, including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
- Monitor patient progress and response to treatment and communicate changes or concerns to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
- Recommend potential adjustments to treatment based on patient condition, progress, and response.
- Administer standardized testing as directed by the Occupational Therapist and accurately document results.
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation, including treatments provided, changes in patient status, and cancellations.
- Collaborate with Occupational Therapists and other members of the rehabilitation and health care teams to support positive patient outcomes.
- Provide appropriate supervision to clinical support staff within the COTA scope of practice.
- Complete required charge and statistical documentation accurately and efficiently.
- Manage patient scheduling and workload to support departmental productivity while maintaining high-quality care.
- Rotate through treatment areas or facilities as needed to support organizational and patient-care needs.
- Participate in staff meetings, continuing education, in-service programs, and professional development opportunities.
- Provide and receive constructive feedback to support department performance and patient care.
If you’re looking for a flexible COTA opportunity where you can make a meaningful difference for patients while maintaining balance in your schedule, we’d love to hear from you.
Basic Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) with an associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice.
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification required.
- Knowledge of human growth and development across the lifespan.
- Ability to read, understand, analyze, and interpret medical records.
- Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with patients, families, coworkers, supervisors, and other members of the health care team.
- Commitment to excellent patient service, professional development, and continued learning.
- Active participation in professional health care organizations is preferred.
- Must successfully complete required organizational, facility, and department-specific orientations and competencies.
- May work in areas where medications are stored; however, this position does not have direct contact with medications.
Licensure, Certifications & Clearances
- Occupational Therapy Assistant license or eligibility for licensure in the state of practice
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) meeting applicable AHA requirements, including didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire
- Act 33 Clearance with renewal
- Act 34 Clearance with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Casual Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Looking for a flexible opportunity to stay connected to patient care without committing to a full-time schedule? Join our rehabilitation team as a Casual Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) and help patients build the skills and independence they need for everyday life.
Schedule
- One weekend per month required
- 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Casual scheduling provides flexibility while allowing you to remain active in patient care
About the Role
As a COTA, you’ll work under the direction of an Occupational Therapist to provide individualized, hands-on treatment to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
You’ll implement established plans of care, monitor each patient’s progress and response to treatment, and communicate changes to the supervising Occupational Therapist to help patients work toward their functional goals.
What You’ll Do
- Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions according to treatment plans established by an Occupational Therapist.
- Work with patients across the lifespan, including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
- Monitor patient progress and response to treatment and communicate changes or concerns to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
- Recommend potential adjustments to treatment based on patient condition, progress, and response.
- Administer standardized testing as directed by the Occupational Therapist and accurately document results.
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation, including treatments provided, changes in patient status, and cancellations.
- Collaborate with Occupational Therapists and other members of the rehabilitation and health care teams to support positive patient outcomes.
- Provide appropriate supervision to clinical support staff within the COTA scope of practice.
- Complete required charge and statistical documentation accurately and efficiently.
- Manage patient scheduling and workload to support departmental productivity while maintaining high-quality care.
- Rotate through treatment areas or facilities as needed to support organizational and patient-care needs.
- Participate in staff meetings, continuing education, in-service programs, and professional development opportunities.
- Provide and receive constructive feedback to support department performance and patient care.
If you’re looking for a flexible COTA opportunity where you can make a meaningful difference for patients while maintaining balance in your schedule, we’d love to hear from you.
Basic Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) with an associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice.
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification required.
- Knowledge of human growth and development across the lifespan.
- Ability to read, understand, analyze, and interpret medical records.
- Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with patients, families, coworkers, supervisors, and other members of the health care team.
- Commitment to excellent patient service, professional development, and continued learning.
- Active participation in professional health care organizations is preferred.
- Must successfully complete required organizational, facility, and department-specific orientations and competencies.
- May work in areas where medications are stored; however, this position does not have direct contact with medications.
Licensure, Certifications & Clearances
- Occupational Therapy Assistant license or eligibility for licensure in the state of practice
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) meeting applicable AHA requirements, including didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire
- Act 33 Clearance with renewal
- Act 34 Clearance with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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- PruittHealth31
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- FOX Rehabilitation24
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Entry Level Therapy Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level therapy assistant job?
Start by highlighting any clinical hours, fieldwork, or internship experience from your training program, since hands-on time carries real weight at this stage. Certifications like a COTA credential or state aide registration strengthen your application. Tailor your resume to each setting, whether inpatient, outpatient, or school-based, and emphasize soft skills like patient communication, documentation accuracy, and willingness to learn under supervision.
Which companies hire entry level therapy assistants?
Companies hiring entry level therapy assistants right now include Aegis Therapies, PruittHealth, and Optum, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including rehabilitation centers, school districts, skilled nursing facilities, and home health agencies that regularly bring on new and junior candidates.
Are there remote entry level therapy assistant jobs?
Yes, though most therapy assistant work is hands-on and location-based. About 1% of entry level therapy assistant openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles typically involve telehealth support, documentation, or administrative coordination rather than direct patient care. On-site positions remain the majority at this experience level.
Are these new grad therapy assistant jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior therapy assistant roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or fieldwork hours in place of paid employment, or values a strong academic or clinical portfolio. Many employers at this level expect to provide mentorship and on-the-job training.
Which industries hire the most entry level therapy assistants?
Entry Level therapy assistant roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent entry level hiring because they rely on high patient volumes, ongoing staff development programs, and structured supervision models that suit candidates who are early in their therapy careers.