Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Part-Time

Description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Highland Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia | Bellingham, WA

Pay: $35.00-$38.00/hour, DOE

Make a Real Difference - Every Day

Highland Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia is looking for a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehabilitation team. In this role, you'll work closely with our Occupational Therapist to help residents build strength, regain independence, and improve their quality of life through hands-on, everyday activities.

If you enjoy working directly with patients, collaborating with a supportive clinical team, and being part of the moments that matter most in someone's recovery, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Administer treatment programs with specific goals based on each resident's/patient's capacity and tolerance, under physician direction
• Assist patients with rehabilitative activities and exercises as outlined in the treatment plan developed by the OT
• Apply sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation, and monitoring of patient progress
• Help instruct residents/patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, and use of adaptive equipment
• Maintain punctual, regular attendance for assigned shifts

What You Bring

Education:

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program

Licensure/Certification:

• Current COTA license (required)
• Current CPR certification (required)

Experience:

Six months of long-term care experience preferred (new grads welcome to apply)

Why Highland Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia?

We're proud to offer a workplace where clinical staff are respected, supported, and given the resources to do their best work for the residents we serve in the Bellingham community.

Ready to bring your skills to a team that values you?

Highland Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education:

Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program.

Licenses/Certification:

Current COTA license required.

Current CPR certification required.

Experience:

Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.