Certified Occupational Therapist ~ COTA

Stellar Senior Living is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team, supporting residents in our vibrant senior living community. In this role, you will work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality, person-centered therapeutic services that promote independence, safety, and quality of life for residents in independent living, assisted living, and memory care settings. You will assist in implementing individualized treatment plans, focusing on functional daily activities such as self-care, mobility, cognitive tasks, and home management, while carefully documenting progress and communicating updates to the interdisciplinary care team.
As a COTA at Stellar Senior Living, you will conduct therapeutic activities and exercises, provide hands-on support and cueing, and adapt tasks and environments to meet residents’ physical, cognitive, and emotional needs. You will educate residents and families on safe techniques, use of adaptive equipment, and strategies to maintain or improve functional abilities. Collaboration is central to this role; you will partner closely with nurses, caregivers, therapists, and physicians to support coordinated care, participate in care conferences, and contribute to discharge and transition planning when applicable.
You will also play an important role in safety and fall-prevention efforts, assisting with environmental assessments, recommending modifications, and training staff in safe resident-handling and positioning techniques. Accurate and timely clinical documentation, adherence to all regulatory and company standards, and support of quality improvement initiatives are core expectations. You will help maintain treatment areas and equipment in a clean, safe, and organized condition and may assist in planning and leading group activities and wellness programs that enhance engagement and community life.
Stellar Senior Living is built on dedicated, compassionate service and a culture that values personal growth, teamwork, and respect. In this position, you will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents and their families, impact lives each day through supportive and restorative care, and grow professionally within a supportive environment. The ideal candidate is patient, detail-oriented, organized, and motivated to help older adults maintain dignity, independence, and purpose through skilled therapeutic intervention.