Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Cedarwood Plaza; Cleveland Heights (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillside Plaza on Cleveland's east side seeks a compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our rehabilitation team. Working under an Occupational Therapist, you will provide individualized therapy to help residents strengthen daily living skills and reach care goals.

You’ll assess, plan, and discharge, document progress, educate residents and families on home programs, and collaborate with nursing and other disciplines to ensure safe, person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Requires an accredited OTA program
• Active Ohio OTA license
• Experience with rehabilitative therapies is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services under OT supervision.
• Help residents develop daily living skills and use adaptive equipment.
• Assist with resident assessments, care planning, and discharge planning.
• Document treatment and resident progress accurately.
• Educate residents and families on home programs and independence.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain a safe, clean therapy environment and infection control procedures.
• Protect resident privacy and provide care with dignity and respect.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Organization

Compassionate approach

Education

Associate degree in OTA program

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Hillside Plaza | East Side of Cleveland, Ohio

Help residents build independence, confidence, and a better quality of life.

Hillside Plaza is seeking a compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our rehabilitation team. Working under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will provide individualized therapy that helps residents strengthen daily living skills and reach their care goals.

Rooted in the Community

Hillside Plaza is a vital part of Cleveland’s east side, providing compassionate care and building lasting relationships with residents and families. Our mission, “Our Family Caring for Yours,” extends to our employees. We strive to create a supportive, respectful environment where you can grow personally and professionally.

What You’ll Do

• Provide occupational therapy services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist and in accordance with each resident’s treatment plan.

• Help residents develop daily living skills, improve functional abilities, and use adaptive equipment.

• Assist with resident assessments, care planning, and discharge planning.

• Document treatment, resident responses, and progress accurately and promptly.

• Communicate changes in resident needs and recommend treatment adjustments to the Occupational Therapist.

• Educate residents and families on home programs, adaptive equipment, and techniques that support independence.

• Collaborate with nursing staff and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

• Maintain a safe, clean therapy environment and follow infection prevention procedures.

• Protect resident privacy and provide care with kindness, dignity, and respect.

What You’ll Bring

• An associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

• A current, active, unencumbered Ohio Occupational Therapy Assistant license.

• Training in rehabilitative and restorative therapy practices.

• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.

• A patient, encouraging approach to working with residents and families.

• The ability to perform essential job duties, including assisting with resident mobility and transfers, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or a related healthcare setting is preferred.

Why Join Hillside Plaza?

• Meaningful work: Make a difference in residents’ daily lives.

• A supportive team: Work alongside colleagues who value collaboration and your unique contributions.

• Clinical collaboration: Benefit from full-time nurse practitioner support and an interdisciplinary approach to care.

• Professional growth: Continue building your skills in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care.

• A culture of belonging: Join a workplace that recognizes your physical, emotional, social, and intellectual well-being.