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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Outpatient

Independence Rehab

Job Description

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

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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