Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Life Care Centers of America; Fort Morgan (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

In-House Rehab Program

Growth Opportunities

Strong Team Culture

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) for our Valley View Villa facility in Fort Morgan, CO. The role provides direct rehab care under OT supervision in a post-acute setting within a nationwide network of Life Care facilities.

We offer flexible scheduling, an in-house rehab program, growth opportunities, and a strong team culture. NBCOT certification and state licensure are required; CPR is required on hire. New grads are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• NBCOT certification upon hire
• Graduate of an accredited OT program (ASOT)
• Current license/registration in the applicable state
• One year of experience preferred; new grads welcome
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation

Responsibilities

• Participates in community health matters and projects as appropriate
• Liaisons with patients, families and support departments to plan patient needs
• Demonstrates good body mechanics at all times
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant
• Understands and follows laws, regulations and Life Care policies
• Maintains professional relationships with associates and vendors

Education

ASOT program graduate

Active state licensure

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Employment Status: PRN Pay Interval: Hourly Pay Rate Maximum: 42 Pay Rate Minimum: 32 Shift: Day

Valley View Villa of Life Care Centers of America is a high-performing skilled nursing community offering a supportive, empowering environment for clinicians and caregivers. As part of a nationwide network of nearly 200 facilities across 26 states, our team benefits from strong organizational support while maintaining a close-knit, resident-focused culture.

Our facility proudly holds a 5-Star CMS rating and a 5-Star Quality Measures rating, and was recognized by U.S. News & World Report in 2026 as a High-Performing center in both Short-Term Rehab and Long-Term Care.

What we offer:

• Flexible Scheduling — Designed to support work-life balance.
• In-House Rehab Program — Collaborative, empowering therapy environment.
• Growth Opportunities — Advancement pathways within a large, supportive network.
• Strong Team Culture

Compensation Range

• Full Time: $30 to $40
• PRN: $32 - $42

Position Summary

The COTA Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant provides direct rehab care in occupational therapy to patients upon physician referral under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• NBCOT certified upon hire, but renewal is optional going forward
• Graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy (ASOT)
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail
• Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs
• Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Follow occupational treatment plans for patients under the direction of the supervising OT
• Chart appropriately and timely
• Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language