Make a real impact—help someone build independence while building a career, you’re proud of.
The Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides hands-on occupational therapy services to individuals in Hope Network's Neuro Rehabilitation program. Working under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OTR), you'll help individuals improve daily living skills, increase independence, and achieve meaningful rehabilitation goals following neurological, brain, spinal cord, or orthopedic injuries.
Provide occupational therapy interventions under the direction of an OTR
Assist individuals with ADL and IADL training, functional mobility, and community integration
Implement individualized treatment plans and monitor progress toward goals
Document treatment sessions accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR)
Fabricate and monitor adaptive equipment and assistive devices as needed
Educate individuals, families, and care teams to support successful outcomes
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to deliver person-centered care
Supervise rehab aides, direct care staff, and OTA students as assigned
Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to helping others reach their highest level of independence
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Collaborative team player with excellent organizational skills
Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain accurate documentation
Adaptable and committed to providing high-quality, person-centered care
Required:
Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
Current NBCOT certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Current Michigan COTA license
Ability to obtain and maintain required continuing education for licensure
Preferred:
One year of experience working with individuals with neurological disorders, brain injury, spinal cord injury, or orthopedic injuries
Experience using an electronic medical record (EMR) system
Competitive pay
Medical, dental & vision insurance (may vary based on job status)
Virtual Concierge Medical Services
403(b) retirement with company match (up to 3%)
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid training + career growth opportunities
Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (mental health + support)
Company-paid life insurance
Why Hope Network
Not your average job. Not your average impact.
At Hope Network, you’re not just filling a role—you’re showing up for someone who needs consistency, encouragement, and support. Every day looks different, but one thing stays the same: what you do matters.
Our teams are built on trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to those we serve. We believe no human is more valuable than the next—and the work you do here truly matters.
Apply today and start making a difference.
Disability? Diagnosis? Doesn’t matter. We are all equally human, and we all deserve to live in a world where we can thrive.
WHAT WE DO:
We are a Michigan-based non-profit that provides life-changing services that bridge care gaps for 30,000+ people all across our state, every year. With 125+ statewide locations and 2000+ employees, we offer health care like neuro rehabilitation, autism therapy, and mental health support, alongside essential social services like transportation, education assistance, work skills training, affordable housing, and more—so that everyone throughout our communities can achieve their highest level of independence.
Not everyone is willing to do this work. But we are.
Because we were born from a belief that no human is more valuable than the next. Disability? Diagnosis? Doesn’t matter. We are all equally human, and we all deserve to live in a world where we can thrive.
WHY IT MATTERS:
Over 70 million people in the U.S. suffer from disabilities or disadvantages that impact their quality of life. Over two million of them live in Michigan. That’s more than 3x the population of Detroit.
We’re here to break down barriers, because health, independence, and self-belief shouldn’t be privileges—they should be the standard. And we won’t stop until they are.
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