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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Outpatient
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What they do
An Occupational Therapy Assistant assists occupational therapists to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Helps patients to recover and develop skills need for daily activities. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or in a healthcare facility.
$68,803 / year median in Washington
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Full Time Arbor Village | Solstice at Pointe Defiance Flexible Scheduling | 85-90% Productivity | Therapist Owned Independence Rehab Independence Rehab is actively seeking a Full-Time Outpatient Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our therapy team at Arbor Village in Kent, and Solstice at Pointe Defiance in Tacoma , both very well-regarded assisted living facilities. At Independence Rehab, our mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered therapy services that help individuals regain function, independence, and confidence. We are proud to be a people-first organization , guided by our core values: Lead with integrity. Empower people. Deliver outcomes. About the Role As a COTA in a skilled nursing setting, you'll split time between Pointe Defiance and Arbor Village on an outpatient basis, working collaboratively with the therapy team to support residents through rehabilitation, recovery, and long-term care-helping them achieve meaningful progress and improved quality of life. SNF Practice Highlights Treat a diverse caseload, including occasional clinically complex patients Perform and assist with all types of transfers Provide adaptive ADL retraining and functional task practice Collaborate closely with the evaluating OT and interdisciplinary care team Competency training is available -we're happy to support your growth in any of these areas What We Offer Flexible daily scheduling - we'll work with you to support work-life balance while meeting patient needs Continuing education benefit of up to $750 per year for approved courses Medical, dental, and vision insurance Employer-matching 401(k) retirement plan Up to three weeks of paid time off annually Supportive, collaborative therapy culture Requirements Current Washington State Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) license in good standing Associate degree from an accredited OTA program Organized, self-motivated, and patient-focused Passion for working with the geriatric population One year of SNF experience preferred, but newer clinicians with strong interest in geriatrics are encouraged to apply