Position Title: |
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) |
Reports To: |
Manager of Occupational Therapy Services |
Department/Location: |
NewView Oklahoma Center for Low Vision and Blindness |
Status: |
Regular/Full-time, Non-Exempt |
NewView's Mission: We empower individuals who are blind or have low vision, maximizing their opportunities for independence through all stages of life. NewView Values:
- Commitment to Empower
- Driven by Excellence
- Compassion is Key
- Leaders who Inspire
Position Summary: The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) plays a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centered occupational therapy services that support independence, safety, and quality of life for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Working under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the COTA provides direct instruction, adaptive strategies, functional skills training, and equipment education to clients of all ages throughout Oklahoma. This position advances NewView Oklahoma's Mission to empower individuals with vision loss to achieve maximum independence through exceptional clinical care, rehabilitation, and community education. Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Provides clinical patient care by administering appropriate treatment as assigned by the occupational therapist. This includes but is not limited to ADLs, IADLs, work/school activities, leisure activities, home safety, low vision strategies, modifying the task and/or environment, and sensory-based instruction.
- Instruct patients in the use of adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and low vision devices (e.g., task lighting, magnifiers, tactile labeling systems, adaptive kitchen equipment).
- Provides documentation of vision related skilled services by maintaining appropriate treatment records. Supports development and implementation of patient-centered service plans and goals.
- Provides expert instructions to patients', families, and students - if applicable.
- Responsible for upkeep of equipment and resource materials. Schedules and prioritizes daily work assignments. Consistently clocks in and out in accordance with rehab departmental standards.
- Maintains accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR) system, including daily progress notes, adaptive equipment inventories, and discharge summaries.
- Assists with data tracking for grant deliverables, state contracts, insurance billing, and organizational outcomes reporting.
- Collaboration & Team Engagement
- Works as part of an interdisciplinary team including OT, Orientation & Mobility, Assistive Technology, Social Services, and Low Vision Optometry.
- Communicates patient progress, barriers, and needs with supervisor and team members.
- Participates in case staffing, program development discussions, and team meetings.
- Community Education & Advocacy
- Represents NewView Oklahoma in professional, community, and outreach settings by providing education on blindness, low vision rehabilitation, accessibility tools, and the value of independent living services.
- Primary location in OKC or Tulsa with occasional statewide travel. Must have dependable transportation and/or transportation resources in case one is visually impaired
- May include in-clinic, in-home, community-based, or virtual service delivery
- Requires flexibility and comfort working in varied environments and with assistive devices
- Supports in-house and off-site workshops, demonstrations, and community partnerships.
- Maintains therapy spaces, equipment, and inventory in accordance with safety standards.
- Follows all safety, infection control, HIPAA, and organizational policies.
- Perform other tasks as directed.
Qualifications (Minimum education, experience, training, licensure, certification):
- Associate's Degree from an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Current COTA license and certification in good standing.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in occupational therapy or rehabilitation setting.
- Knowledge of adaptive strategies, assistive devices, and functional skill training for people with low vision/blindness (or willingness to train).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EMR documentation.
Preferred
- Bachelors Degree for an accredited college.
- Experience working with individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or have other disabilities.
- Experience in home-based, community-based, or center-based rehabilitation settings.
- Bilingual preferred but not required.
Physical Requirements:
TASK |
OCCASSIONALLY 1-33 % |
FREQUENTLY 34-66 % |
CONSTANTLY 67-100% |
N/A |
Standing |
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Walking |
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x |
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Sitting |
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x |
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Reclining |
X |
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Change Positions |
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x |
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Reaching (extending arms and hands) |
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x |
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Reaching across machines |
X |
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Handling (Grasp/Hold/Seize and Turn) |
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x |
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Finger (Pinch/Pick) |
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x |
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Feeling (Perceive Attributes of Object) |
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x |
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Crouching or Squatting |
X |
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Crawling |
X |
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Balancing |
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x |
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Stooping |
X |
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Kneeling |
X |
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Jumping |
X |
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Climb Stairs or Steps |
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x |
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Scaffolding |
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x |
In/Out of Machine |
X |
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Ladder |
X |
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TASK |
OCCASSIONALLY 1-33 % |
FREQUENTLY 34-66 % |
CONSTANTLY 67-100% |
N/A |
Machine Control Operations |
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Arm/Hand |
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x |
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Leg/Foot |
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Firm Grasp (Use Pressure and Force) |
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x |
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Fine Manipulation |
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x |
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Weight Position Will Be Lifting |
OCCASSIONALLY 1-33 % |
FREQUENTLY 34-66 % |
CONSTANTLY 67-100% |
N/A |
Lifting/Lowering with hoist |
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x |
Lifting/Lowering without hoist |
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x |
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Pushing/Pulling (Force) |
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x |
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Carrying |
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x |
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Exposure to Environmental Hazards |
OCCASSIONALLY 1-33 % |
FREQUENTLY 34-66 % |
CONSTANTLY 67-100% |
N/A |
Paint fumes |
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x |
Chemical fumes |
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x |
Contact with skin/eyes |
x |
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Chock dust |
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x |
Climate extremes (hot in summer and cold in winter.) |
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Physical requirements of the job: Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible. Please note: Under the AbilityOne Program, NewView Oklahoma gives hiring preference to individuals who are legally blind. Any decision to disclose a disability by an applicant related to the hiring preference is completely voluntary. Requesting such information is also a part of our affirmative action efforts. The information that is disclosed will remain confidential. Also, your decision not to disclose disability status will not have a negative impact in the hiring process. NewView Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, the use of a dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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NewView Oklahoma
35 To 35 (USD) Hourly
Nov 21, 2025