COTA Jobs in Newport, RI

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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Immediate Opening Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA near Charlestown RI

  • Charlestown, RI (18 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Charlestown, RI (18 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 3 days ago

Immediate Opening: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Soliant is working with a school district in Rhode Island to fill a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) position...

Immediate Opening Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA near Narragansett RI

  • Narragansett, RI (11 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Narragansett, RI (11 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 3 days ago

Immediate Opening: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Soliant is working with a school district in Rhode Island to fill a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) position...

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (SY 25-26)

  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 4 days ago

Providence Public Schools District (PPSD) seeks an exceptional CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT who is excited to join our community of teachers, students and stakeholders....

Occupational Therapist Assistant

  • Fall River, MA (20 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fall River, MA (20 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications An Associates Degree in an Occupational Therapy Program is required. Current Massachusetts Licensure as an Occupational Therapist Assistant is required....

Occupational Therapist Assistant PT Days (Split) D3

  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 4 days ago

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) provides individual treatment as needed....

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) PRN

  • Warwick, RI (16 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Warwick, RI (16 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 7 days ago

Therapy Association (AOTA) Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program culminating in an Associate's degree Current and valid state OTA license or certificate of practice or equivalent...

COTA Needed School Setting Position

  • Cranston, RI (21 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Cranston, RI (21 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 11 days ago

Qualifications: Active certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) from an accredited program. State licensure in Occupational Therapy Assistance (as required by state law)....

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA Opening Near Providence RI

  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 11 days ago

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Opening Rhode Island Soliant Health is seeking a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join a school district in Rhode Island....

COTA Opening Near Warwick RI

  • Warwick, RI (16 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Warwick, RI (16 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 11 days ago

Qualifications: Active certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) from an accredited program. State licensure in Occupational Therapy Assistance (as required by state law)....

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA Opening Near Cranston RI

  • Cranston, RI (21 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Cranston, RI (21 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 11 days ago

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Opening Rhode Island Soliant Health is seeking a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join a school district in Rhode Island....

ESY - Summer - COTA

  • Fall River, MA (20 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Fall River, MA (20 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 12 days ago

day TITLE: COTA- Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant QUALIFICATIONS: Need Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license issued in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Two years experience with...

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - CERTI025512

  • Newport, RI
  • 17 days ago
  • Newport, RI
  • 17 days ago

Job Listing ID: 4239187 Job Title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - CERTI025512 Application Deadline: 04/25/2025Job Location: Newport Date Posted: 03/26/2025Hours Worked Per Week: 40...

Adjunct Faculty - Occupational Therapy Assistant - Bristol Community College

  • Fall River, MA (20 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 26 days ago
  • Fall River, MA (20 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 26 days ago

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy. Must possess a current Massachusetts OTR. Registered Occupational Therapy license in good standing....

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA Home Health PRN

  • Rumford, RI (24 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 26 days ago
  • Rumford, RI (24 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 26 days ago

Graduate of a certified occupational therapy curriculum established by the Occupational Therapy Association Current, unrestricted COTA certification in the state of work Minimum one (1) year of experience...

Occupational Therapist Assistant

  • Fall River, MA (20 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fall River, MA (20 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 30+ days ago

Aveanna is hiring Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to perform appropriate, timely and accurate treatments and/or screens of patients, for demonstrating consistency in clinical judgement and behavior...

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Salary for COTA Jobs in Newport, RI

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Highest Education Level

COTAs in Newport, RI offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
49.1%
Bachelor's Degree
25.7%
Master's Degree
15.0%
High School or GED
3.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
2.6%
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 Newport, RI
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%