Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Grace Lutheran Foundation; Altoona (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental and Vision

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

PayActiv – On demand access to earnedw

Retirement match (up to 4%)

Job summary

Grace Lutheran Communities - Corporate in Altoona, WI seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join the Therapy team. The role offers flexibility in scheduling and a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued.

You will work directly with a committed team to advance rehabilitation in house and support patients across the continuum of care. Essential duties include implementing therapy plans, documenting progress, and communicating with other health professionals.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Active Wisconsin OT license in good standing required.
• CPR certification is required or maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance through stretches, exercises, therapeutic activities, and daily living tasks.
• Follow documented OT treatment plans and assist therapists in evaluating daily living skills and abilities.
• Perform routine tasks for individuals, including stretches and use of therapy equipment.
• Offer guidance, training, and education to individuals, families, and caregivers on therapy plans.

Skills

Active listening

Critical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Compassion

Education

Graduate of accredited OT program

Wisconsin OT License

CPR Certification

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Grace Lutheran Communities - Corporate

Altoona, WI

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!

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: (dependent on your work status)

• 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