Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Life Care Centers of America; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Life Care Center Of Pueblo is seeking a certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to provide direct rehabilitation care under the supervision of an OT. You will work with patients per physician referral, adhering to Life Care standards and all regulations.

Qualified applicants are NBCOT certified, hold an active state license, and may have 1 year of experience; CPR is required. The position supports in-house rehab programs, growth opportunities, and ongoing CEUs.

Qualifications

• NBCOT certified upon hire; renewal optional.
• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program (ASOT).
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State; active license required.
• One year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation; must remain current.

Responsibilities

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
• Liaisons with patients, families and support departments to plan for patient needs.
• Demonstrates good body mechanics and sound judgment.
• Maintains professional working relationships with associates and vendors.
• Understand and follow Life Care policies including Code of Conduct.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Patient relations

Education

NBCOT certification

Registered OT/State license

ASOT program graduate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Email

Job description

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Surrounded By Beauty, Life Care Center Of Pueblo Features Views Of Pikes Peak To The North, The Sangre De Cristo Mountains To The West And The Spanish Peaks To The Southwest. Located In Pueblo, Colorado, "The Home Of Heroes," Our Nursing Home Is a Perfect Choice For Individuals In Need Of Short-term Rehabilitation, Long-term Care Or Post-operative Recovery. Life Care Center Of Pueblo Offers An Outdoor Therapy Courtyard To Prepare Residents With Outdoor Obstacles Prior To Discharging Home, Individualized Home Assessments, Private Treatment Rooms For Therapists To Use During Treatments, And Various Outdoor Areas For The Residents To Enjoy Our Beautiful Grounds. We Are Proud To Have Achieved The Following Accolades

• 5-Star CMS Quality Measures Rating
• 4.2 Google Star Rating out of 109 reviews
• Recognized as an “800 Club” member in 2025, an elite designation of the highest performing businesses on Reputation.com
• Life Care Center of Pueblo was rated Best of Assisted/Senior Living in the Pueblo Chieftain Community Choice awards in 2025.

Life Care Center of Pueblo offers

• In-house rehab programs
• Reimbursed Continuing Education Units (CEUs) of choice
• New Grad Mentorship Program
• Great growth opportunities

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’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and 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
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• 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

An Equal Opportunity Employer