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Mary 1Nurse

Updated 11 minutes ago

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - 2494 Replies

[QUOTE who="anonymous in Fort Morgan, Colorado"]Has anyone ever noticed that Mame, stephanie, LinCOTA all seem to be on this forum at the same time?...

FGT

Updated 19 hours ago

What do you enjoy most about your occupational therapy assistant career? - 57 Replies

Anon from CO, Thanks for the update. I think therapy is absolutely abused by most therapy agencies. It's a huge money making business for a few...

ashleigh

Updated 1 day ago

Are occupational therapy assistant job opportunities growing or declining? - 60 Replies

[QUOTE who="Brenna in Dallas, Texas"]Come to Texas... There is such a great need for COTA's in rural areas that some are paying 40 - 45 an hour...

ashleigh

Updated 1 day ago

Salaries on the upper-right look kind of high. - 128 Replies

[QUOTE who="Juliana_a in Houston, Tennessee"]Charlie those numbers sometimes aren't accurate? That survey might had well been done ten years ago who...

Misshoney718

Updated 9 days ago

Should I try for COTA?? - 15 Replies

Jillie if the heading was such a joke, why did u take the time to comment? I don't understand all the rude remarks. Everyone claims to be a...

Chuck

Updated 10 days ago

occupational therapy assistant, finding a school! - 139 Replies

[QUOTE who="tlmille in Wichita, Kansas"]I just got accepted to an OTA program where I live in Kansas and I am very excited about it! I enjoy helping...

Van

Updated 15 days ago

Experienced Therapy Travelors - 3 Replies

[QUOTE who="Rick in San Diego, California"]That should be 13 weeks, not 113 weeks. [/QUOTE] Yes but it seems like 113 weeks.

Sandy

Updated 17 days ago

Anyone have an idea of what I should ask for in salary for a travel assignment? - 6 Replies

Hello everyone, I am also interested in learning more about travel (cota) salary and good companies for travel. The initial poster stated that...

COTA position in Florida

gbota in Knoxville, Tennessee

Updated 29 days ago

Recertification - 1 Reply

I need to recertify myself as an occupational therapy asst. Vollunteering is a way I can earn my PDUs. Does anyone know of any volunteer jobs for...

teadrinker in Irvine, California

cpr question

i noticed that CRP Today is non accredited AHA. I was wondering if CRP Today is still valid for an occupational therapy assistant? I remember when i...

Marle in Los Angeles, California

occupational therapy assistant schools

I am trying to find a school in Los Angeles county of california where I can study to be an occupational therapy assistant. I live in the San...

iloveot in Dallas, Texas

Updated 1 month ago

COTA Exam Prep Course from OT Advantage - 1 Reply

I don't do this often but I HAD to post the COTA Exam Prep Course from OT Advantage. It HAS to be the best experieince I have had in online learning....

Ema Stone in Palm Coast, Florida

Updated 1 month ago

COTA Jobs on the Fl Treasure Coast/using recruiters/temp aganecies - 8 Replies

Hi, just wanted to see if anyone could give some feedback on jobs in this area. Also, the recruiter ads look very enticing. Probably too good to be...

"D" in La Puente, California

Updated 1 month ago

There are too many COTAs in upstate SC-can't find a job. Plus OTAs are just glorified CNAs! - 34 Replies

If you are someone who is looking to go get a degree in OTA, don't do it! There is an over abundance of OTAs in the greenville SC area and everyone...

RTLain in Douglasville, Georgia

Updated 1 month ago

COTA - 4 Replies

Looking for an accreditated COTA school near Roswell Ga.

FGT in Greenville, South Carolina

Updated 1 month ago

OTA career in Connecticut - 2 Replies

Hi-considering OTA vs PTA career in Connecticut. i've been shadowing PTA and OTA, noticed that i have yet to meet an OTA, only see OT's. I am more...

PV in Chicago, Illinois

COTA- home health job (PRN) in Chicago, IL

Looking for a COTA to do PRN/ part time job in Chicago, IL in home healthcare. Thank You

PV in Chicago, Illinois

COTA PRN home health job

Looking for a COTA to do PRN/ part time job in Chicago, IL in home healthcare. Thank You

Lisa in Tampa, Florida

COTA

I am looking into going to school to be a COTA in Tampa,Fl and I wanted to know if anyone could recomend an accredited school I can go to. Also I...

nancy123 in Hollis, New York

PTA exam

I am PT grad in NY..i have tried NPTE couple of times but keep failing it for few points. I am planning to take PTA exam in a month time. i have got...

uhu, aha in Bradenton, Florida

Updated 2 months ago

OTA Schooling, Where? - 49 Replies

Im trying to find a school to go to for Occupational Therapy Assistant and I keep hitting a dead end. I need it in the Denver area or online...

B in Chicago, Illinois

Updated 2 months ago

Looking Occupational Therapist assistant CERT. in Illinois? - 2 Replies

Looking for a Occupational Therapist assistant Certification program in Illinois?... I live in northern Illinois about a hour north of Chicago... Any...

Rose lol :) in Washington, District of Columbia

Updated 2 months ago

What was your GPA? - 5 Replies

I will be applying to OTA program this June and my GPA is 3.4. My question is: Will that be too low to get accepted? What was your GPA when you were...

zilam98 in Cleveland, Ohio

Updated 3 months ago

PTA versus OTA...............is anyone happy on this forum? - 4 Replies

I am exploring the world of OTA as I did not get into the PTA program. From what I've read on this forum, well, it's quite dismal. Is anyone in...

otme in Gig Harbor, Washington

salaries in gig harbor

I can tell you without any doubt, the salaries posted on this board for COTAs in Gig Harbor are absolutely over inflated. SNFs pay more. There are...

Judy in Orlando, Florida

Updated 5 months ago

Name change for COTA - 2 Replies

I have been reading on some other sites that some COTA's would like for the assistant in COTA to be changed. Does anyone have a thoughts on this...

stephanie

Updated 6 months ago

All I can think to say is "WOW" - 15 Replies

I was set on a career as an OTA. I knew what school I'd be attending, funding was set and I had my classes lined up. That is, until I read this...

EER in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Updated 6 months ago

Seeking Experienced Professional - 3 Replies

We are looking for COTA professionals nationwide- all 50 states! If intrested in more details please email me and I will send you an informational...

Linh in Los Angeles, California

Updated 7 months ago

Looking for a COTA in Colorado - 6 Replies

I am currently seeking a COTA for a position in Denver Metro area of Colorado. Can anyone advise me of a good place to source for candidates -...

kim mcp in Bronx, New York

school based OT jobs in south florida

Hi does anyone know if the public schools in florida hire OTR's directly. I will be moving to florida soon , and would like to work in the school...

sonia in Chandigarh, India

Updated 8 months ago

gifts - 1 Reply

Hello, I am getting ready to move on from my first rotation to my next. I wanted to get a gift for my supervisor who has worked so hard at educating...

jeannie0130@msn.com in Bellevue, Washington

Updated 8 months ago

Occupational Therapy Salary Range? - 1 Reply

Im in the process of looking into beginning a new career and have been strongly considering becoming a COTA. I have been researching and have found...

Keely Morris in Elgin, Oklahoma

COTA LOOKING

I am a COTA with 8 years of experience looking for employment in Owasso / Tulsa OK area.

ardentanglophile in Bellevue, Washington

Updated 8 months ago

COTA - 1 Reply

I am currently enrolling in school for the occupational therapy assistant program. Then I started to investigate a little more closely. According to...

Jennifer in Charleston, West Virginia

occupational therapy assistant working mentel health

what are your views of working in the mental health field as a COTA? I worked years ago as an habitation assistant, wondering how much different a...

neilweiler in Norristown, Pennsylvania

Seeking COTAs in PA and MD

We currently have great opportunities for COTAs in Pennsylvania and Maryland. If interested forward resume to nweiler@valleyforgepress.com

Jason in Austin, Texas

Updated 9 months ago

starting career with traveling agency - 1 Reply

Hi Folks! Can anyone describe how traveling works. In particular, I would like to hear from any new graduates who started with traveling agency. Do...

neilweiler in Norristown, Pennsylvania

OTA Jobs

Anyone currently seeking employment please feel free to forward your resume to nweiler@valleyforgepress.com . We have many great opportunities across...

camphs01 in Junction City, Kansas

Updated 10 months ago

COTA FOR EARLY INTERVENTION - 3 Replies

LOOKING FOR COTA IN CHICAGOLAND AREA, PEDIATRIC EXPERIENCE PREFERRED, WILL ASSIST TOWARDS EI CREDENTIAL.

Jason in Houston, Texas

New Travel Occupational Therapy Job Board

Are you needing to fill a temporary position with a traveler, but have been unable to fill it with the travel company of your choice? Why not...

hshaw in Ada, Ohio

great job opening in northern ohio for certified cota or otr

Hello! I'm a COTA currently working for a great company who is looking for someone to work at a facility in northern ohio between toledo and...

fresh727 in Palm Desert, California

Work in schools and make your own schedule helping children...TOP PAY full or part time!

Come to sunny southern California and help our team meet the needs of disabled children in our community. This job is currently available and pays an...

Confused in Columbia City, Indiana

Colleges in NE Indiana

The only school I've found for OTA's in NE Indiana is Brown Mackie college. I'm wondering after completing this associates program if you'll be...

Darren in Omaha, Nebraska

Updated 12 months ago

Traveling as a COTA - 1 Reply

What are your experiences with travel companies? What companies should one be cautious of? What companies would you recommend?

Indeed Help in Stamford, Connecticut

Updated 13 months ago

Early intervention COTA - 1 Reply

I am a COTA looking for an early intervention job in Indiana. If anyone has any needs please let me know thank you.

Wendy in Sherman Oaks, California

Updated 13 months ago

A Typical Day as an Occupational Therapy Assistant? - 1 Reply

Hello! I would love to hear what you do from the beginning of the day till close! What are your responsibilities? Can you describe what...

James in Friday Harbor, Washington

How much would an LPN make in Pueblo,CO?

How much would an LPN make in Pueblo,CO?

Tori in Lakeland, FL

Updated 16 months ago

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A JOB IN PT OR OT anywhere in the US - 2 Replies

www.reflexsearchpartners.com We will place you where ever you may want to go!

Mimi in Honolulu, Hawaii

Updated 16 months ago

Occupational Therapy Assistant or Medical Laboratory Technician? - 2 Replies

Hi there, Thank you for this great board - it's very interesting and helpful to see what those with experience have to say about the real world. I...

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