Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Grace Lutheran Communities; Altoona (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental and Vision

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

PayActiv – On demand wages

Retirement match (up to 4%)

Job summary

Grace Lutheran Communities is seeking a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our Therapy team on a full-time basis. You will work directly with a supportive team that values expertise, growth, and patient-focused care, helping to bring rehabilitation in-house with autonomy and flexibility.

The role emphasizes collaboration with healthcare professionals, thorough documentation, and commitment to compassionate, high-quality therapy services for our residents.

Qualifications

• Educated as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) in an accredited program.
• Active Wisconsin OTA license and CPR Certification required.
• Compliance with relevant regulations and facility policies.

Responsibilities

• Guide individuals through stretches, exercises, and daily living tasks.
• Assist therapists by evaluating daily living skills and physical abilities.
• Document progress and therapy adjustments per policy and procedures.
• Provide patient, family, and caregiver education on therapy plans and consistency.

Skills

Active listening

Critical thinking

Communication

Time management

Compassion

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Are you interested in a flexible schedule? Come join the Grace Family and customize your schedule! Looking for dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) to join our Therapy team! Full-Time Opportunities Available! Are you a passionate therapist ready to take control of your career? Join our team and work directly with a company that truly values your expertise, supports your growth, and puts people before profits. Say hello to flexibility, autonomy, and a team that’s got your back every step of the way. It’s your time—help us bring rehabilitation in house.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• PayActiv – On demand access to earned wages
• Retirement match (up to 4%)

Essential Functions

• Provide guidance to individuals through stretches, exercises, therapeutic activities and daily living tasks.
• Follows occupational therapy treatment plans and assists occupational therapists by evaluating individuals’ daily living skills, physical abilities and other needs.
• Performs routine tasks for individuals such as stretches and how to utilize therapy equipment.
• Provides support, counsel, advice, training and education for individuals, family, caregivers and other professionals on the importance of being consistent with therapy treatment plans.
• Efficiently assembles extensive documentation on individuals’ progress, care services and therapy adjustments, when necessary, that aligns with standard medical documentation and facility protocol/procedures documentation.
• Collaboratively work with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
• Must display excellent active listening skills, critical thinking skills, verbal/written communication skills, time management skills.
• Must display compassion, integrity and respect to all individuals.
• Supporting additional responsibilities and/or tasks as needed for the department.

Physical Requirements

• Physically, be able to lift, transfer and assist patients while providing therapy interventions during physical activity.
• Must be able to lift and carry items up to 25lbs, including assisting individuals when needed.
• Ability to visually be able to perform job duties, including examining individuals and reading information from printed sources and computer screens.

Other Requirements

• Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Licenses/Certifications: Must hold an active and in good standing Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Assistant License and CPR Certification.
• Follows/adheres to organization, federal, and state regulations and guidelines, including Resident/Client rights
• Maintains neat, well-groomed appearance, adhering to dress code of organization/program