Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Post Rehab; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited referral bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

CEU reimbursement

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

Post Rehab is seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at our Bedford Hills Center in New Hampshire. Join our dedicated team to provide comprehensive care to residents, enhancing their daily living skills and overall quality of life. As a COTA, you’ll work closely with an Occupational Therapist and collaborate with other healthcare professionals. We offer medical benefits, 401(k), CEU reimbursements, and opportunities for career advancement. Your contributions will help make a direct impact on our residents' well-being.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active state Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license.
• Experience with ADL retraining and assistive devices is preferred.
• Ability to work in a team environment and provide patient support.

Responsibilities

• Assist Occupational Therapist in evaluating patient status.
• Implement individualized treatment plans involving various rehabilitation techniques.
• Set clear goals with patients and educate them on their rehab process.
• Maintain precise documentation for treatments and patient outcomes.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient counseling

Documentation

Education

Active state Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license

Job description

Post Rehabilitation Services at Bedford Hills Center – Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Full Time

We are hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a full‑time role in our skilled nursing facility. Join a respected team delivering personalized care to residents.

We are seeking a collaborative Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant who enjoys team environments, ongoing training, CEUs, and input on decisions.

Why Choose to Work as a COTA in a Skilled Nursing Facility?

• Build lasting relationships with residents and see meaningful, long‑term progress in daily living skills, independence, and participation in activities that matter; helping them regain confidence in self‑care, leisure, and everyday occupations they value.
• Enjoy a diverse caseload with varied diagnoses (e.g., post‑stroke, dementia, orthopedic conditions, neurological disorders), allowing you to implement hands‑on, occupation‑based treatments with focused time per patient.
• Collaborate closely in a supportive interdisciplinary team, where you play a vital role in carrying out plans, reporting progress, adapting environments, and directly enhancing resident quality of life while preventing complications and supporting independence.
• Benefit from strong job stability, competitive pay potential in nursing facilities, and the chance to make a real difference in geriatric and post‑acute care amid growing demand for skilled support in daily function and meaningful engagement.

Responsibilities

• Assist the supervising Occupational Therapist in evaluating patient status, observing during/after treatments, and reporting progress or changes.
• Implement individualized treatment plans as a COTA, including ADL retraining, adaptive techniques, cognitive strategies, fine motor exercises, and use of assistive devices for daily activities.
• Set clear goals with patients, educate them and families on expectations, and build understanding of their rehab process.
• Counsel patients and families while maintaining precise documentation for all visits, treatments, and outcomes.

Requirements

• Active state Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license required.

Perks & Highlights

• Unlimited referral bonus; up to $1,000 per successful referral.
• Multiple locations offered, but optional for PRN coverage; potential full‑time opportunity at additional locations.
• This is a direct hire position (no agency).
• Visit postrehabllc.com

Full‑Time Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Annual reviews with raise opportunities
• CEU reimbursement
• Parental leave, disability insurance, advancement paths, and more