Occupational Therapist Assistant

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Full-Time | Part-Time | PRN

Eastern Health Group Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation | Resident-Centered Care

Help Residents Regain Independence. Rebuild Confidence. Live Better.

At Eastern Health Group, we believe exceptional care begins with exceptional people. As a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers, we are committed to providing resident-centered, quality-focused care while creating a workplace culture where team members feel valued, supported, and inspired to make a difference.

If you are a compassionate and dedicated Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) who is passionate about helping residents achieve meaningful goals and greater independence, we want you on our team!

Why Join Eastern Health Group?

• Flexible Opportunities Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN positions available.

• Meaningful Work Make a direct impact on residents' function, independence, and quality of life.

• Positive Work Environment Join a supportive and collaborative rehabilitation team.

• Employee Engagement Activities Be part of a culture focused on uplifting and recognizing team members.

• Excellent Training Continue developing your clinical knowledge and professional skills.

• Competitive Pay & Benefits Be rewarded for the expertise and dedication you bring to resident care.

Your Role as a COTA

As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will provide personalized occupational therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist. Your work will help residents improve functional abilities, participate in meaningful daily activities, and achieve greater independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and address residents' individual goals, needs, and functional limitations.

• Implement individualized treatment plans using appropriate therapeutic techniques and interventions.

• Provide quality, personalized, evidence-based care based on each resident's abilities and goals.

• Support residents in improving functional performance, strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and mobility.

• Motivate and encourage residents throughout treatment to maximize participation and functional outcomes.

• Help residents develop skills and strategies to promote greater independence in daily activities.

• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on appropriate therapeutic techniques, adaptive strategies, and safety recommendations.

• Collaborate with Occupational Therapists, nursing, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.

• Monitor treatment effectiveness and communicate resident progress, responses, and concerns to the supervising Occupational Therapist.

• Complete accurate and timely documentation of patient care and therapy services.

• Promote resident dignity, safety, independence, and quality of life throughout the rehabilitation process.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) program.

• Current and valid COTA certification/licensure as required by the state of practice.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to resident care.

• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.

• Commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-based therapy services.

Make a Difference Every Day.

Every resident has goals worth reaching and milestones worth celebrating. As a COTA at Eastern Health Group, you'll have the opportunity to turn your clinical skills into meaningful progress, greater independence, and improved quality of life for the people you serve.

Bring your skills. Bring your compassion. Bring your best you.