Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

The Palazzo is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our rehab team. In this role, you will support high-quality occupational therapy services across Skilled Nursing setting, helping residents regain function, independence, and confidence in daily life.

Our Mission: We are professionals committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual's ability to thrive.

Why You Will Love This Opportunity

• Competitive pay (typically $30–$35 per hour, depending on experience)
• Supportive, collaborative therapy team committed to excellent patient care
• Meaningful work where you can directly enhance resident quality of life
• Flexible scheduling options - Open to Part-Time and PRN as well

Position Summary: The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) reports to the Director of Rehabilitation, Facility Administrator, and Supervising Occupational Therapist. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is a licensed healthcare professional who provides skilled occupational therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT).

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient transport and transfers.
• The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) performs assigned non-patient care duties and patient care duties under the direct supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT).
• Assists registered therapists in routine treatment of rehabilitation, acute or outpatients in assigned discipline(s).
• Does not interpret orders, evaluate patients, or develop treatment programs.
• Performs patient related tasks assigned by therapist
• Lifts patients to/from mats, treatment and tilt tables, wheelchairs and other equipment appropriate to the facility/department
• Assists patients with transfer activities to all surfaces
• Assists patients in donning/doffing all appliances specific to the facility/department
• Positions patients in parallel bars and prepares patients for standing with appropriate orthotic/prosthetic devices and equipment
• Transports patients to/from therapy as needed
• Assists therapist with other patient related treatment activities as appropriate and providing equipment
• Assist with patient related activities including equipment set-up and patient positioning in preparation for therapy session as outlined in the State Practice
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in this state.
• Must possess an Associate degree from an accredited program conferring the title of Occupational Therapist Assistant.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills; demonstrated maturity and responsibility.
• Current BCLS Card (AHA) and maintain active status.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying majority of costs for Medical HMO (with buy up plan options available)
• 401(k) with company match (company match begins after 1 year of service)
• Company paid Life and disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
• Employee Assistance program
• Identity Theft and Travel insurance protections
• Bene-Hub employee sponsored discount programs and more….

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

*Benefits available to full-time employees.