Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Career Links; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Links is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility setting. The COTA collaborates with a licensed Occupational Therapist to deliver patient-centered care to residents with diverse needs.

This role is ideal for a COTA who enjoys geriatric care and thrives in an interdisciplinary team environment. A full-time schedule and supportive staff are provided to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• Current COTA license in good standing.
• Graduate of an accredited OTA program.
• Experience in long-term care or SNF setting preferred.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.
• Competitive weekly compensation (based on experience).
• Consistent caseload.
• Supportive therapy team and facility staff.

Responsibilities

• Implement occupational therapy treatment plans as established by the Occupational Therapist.
• Assist residents with therapeutic activities to improve ADLs, mobility, strength, coordination, and safety.
• Document patient progress, treatment sessions, and outcomes in accordance with facility and regulatory standards.
• Communicate effectively with the therapy team, nursing staff, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain a safe and clean treatment environment.
• Follow all facility policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Compassionate, patient-focused

Team collaboration

Education

COTA license

OTA program graduate

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

Schedule: Full-Time
Setting: Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility

At Career Links, you’ll find everything that makes being a therapist, social worker, interpreter, psychologist, educator, or healthcare professional so appealing. Here, rewarding assignments, exciting locations and great perks come together to offer amazing opportunities to healthcare professionals.

We take pride in successfully pairing the best healthcare professionals with top-notch facilities nationwide. Our commitment is to serve you with understanding, integrity, and professionalism.

We are seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility setting. The COTA will work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to residents with a variety of functional needs.

This position is ideal for a COTA who enjoys working with the geriatric population and thrives in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement occupational therapy treatment plans as established by the Occupational Therapist
• Assist residents with therapeutic activities to improve ADLs, mobility, strength, coordination, and safety
• Document patient progress, treatment sessions, and outcomes in accordance with facility and regulatory standards
• Communicate effectively with the therapy team, nursing staff, and other interdisciplinary team members
• Maintain a safe and clean treatment environment
• Follow all facility policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines

Qualifications

• CurrentCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license in good standing
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Experience in long-term care or SNF setting preferred
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care
• Competitive weekly compensation (based on experience)
• Consistent caseload
• Supportive therapy team and facility staff

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.