Permanent Occupational Therapist Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) – Permanent Position

Location: Cañon City, Colorado
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Compensation: $32–$35/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Hours: 35 hours/week
Weekend Rotation: None
Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Facility Size: 80 beds

Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to join our team in Cañon City, Colorado. This permanent opportunity offers a consistent Monday–Friday schedule, no weekend rotation, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a skilled nursing environment.

Located in a beautiful Colorado setting, this 80-bed facility provides a supportive environment where you can build strong relationships with patients while working alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

New graduates are welcome to apply and will receive compensation aligned with their relevant experience, clinical skills, and professional level.

Why Join This Team?

• Competitive compensation of $32–$35/hour for experienced candidates

• Consistent Monday–Friday schedule

• 35 hours per week

• No weekend rotation

• Permanent opportunity in a supportive SNF setting

• Beautiful location in Cañon City, Colorado

• Opportunity to work closely with an interdisciplinary healthcare team

• Meaningful patient relationships and opportunities to improve functional independence

• Welcoming environment for both experienced clinicians and new graduates

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy interventions under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist

• Implement individualized treatment plans based on each patient's functional needs and goals

• Assist patients in improving independence with activities of daily living and functional tasks

• Provide therapeutic activities focused on strength, coordination, mobility, balance, and functional performance

• Monitor patient progress and communicate observations with the supervising OT and interdisciplinary team

• Document treatments, patient responses, and progress accurately and timely

• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques, adaptive strategies, and safety

• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and other members of the care team

• Maintain a safe, respectful, and encouraging treatment environment

• Follow facility policies, clinical standards, and applicable regulations

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA/COTA) license or eligibility for licensure in Colorado

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

• New graduates are welcome to apply

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Compassionate, dependable, and patient-focused approach

• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team

• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care

About the Opportunity

This position is a great fit for an OTA who wants the stability of a weekday schedule without weekend rotations while working in a setting where their clinical expertise can directly improve patients' quality of life and independence.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced OTA looking for a rewarding permanent opportunity or a new graduate ready to begin your career in a supportive SNF environment, we'd love to hear from you. Join a team where your work can make a meaningful difference every day while enjoying the natural beauty and community of Cañon City, Colorado.