Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, COTA

Legacy Healthcare LLC; Waukon (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing and supportive team at a skilled nursing facility as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. In this rewarding role, you will play a crucial part in the Therapy Department, helping residents achieve their daily tasks through customized occupational therapy programs. With a focus on internal growth and career advancement, this opportunity offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition reimbursement and a 401K with employer match. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this is the perfect place for you to thrive and grow.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Tuition reimbursement

Internal growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

401K with employer match

Employee concierge program

Qualifications

• COTA certification and a minimum of an associate's degree required.
• 1 year of experience preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist Occupational Therapist with customized therapy programs.
• Ensure residents receive high standards of care and support.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding career in Skilled Nursing? We are currently searching for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, COTAs to join our friendly, caring and supportive team!

Northgate Care Center is rapidly growing and our team is looking to invest in COTAs by providing opportunities to further your career and with the tools and encouragement you need to succeed. We offer great benefits including:

• Competitive wages.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Internal growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• 401K with employer match.
• Employee concierge program.
• And more!

As a COTA you are the front line of the Therapy Department. Your work will ensure our residents receive the high standard of care they have grown to expect at Northgate Care Center by assisting the Occupational Therapist with the design, implementation, and delivery of customized occupational therapy programs to assist residents independently carry out everyday tasks. Our residents will depend on your knowledge, skills, and attention to detail to ensure they are comfortable and safe.

To be eligible for consideration applicants should have:

As a minimum, an associate’s degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program and an unencumbered State of Iowa COTA certificate. One (1) year of experience as an Occupational Therapist Assistant is preferable but we are willing to invest in the right candidate!

If you are a COTA who gets satisfaction from knowing they made a difference, stop in to learn more and get your career started.

Northgate Care Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Northgate Care Center never requests or sends money, payment transfers, direct deposit, or Social Security Number (SSN) information as part of their recruitment process.