Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Full-Time

Independence Rehab Inc; Midvale (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Continuing education up to $750/yr

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Independence Rehab is seeking a Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join the Cascades at Riverwalk team in Midvale, Utah. You will support residents’ rehabilitation, recovery, and long-term care, collaborating with therapists and the care team to drive meaningful progress.

The role offers a supportive, people-first culture with opportunities for competency training, continuing education benefits, and a collaborative environment focused on geriatric care.

Qualifications

• Current Utah OTA license in good standing.
• Associate degree from an accredited OTA program.
• Organized, self-motivated, and patient-focused.
• Passion for working with the geriatric population.
• One year of SNF experience preferred, but newer clinicians with strong interest in geriatrics are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Treat a diverse caseload in a skilled nursing setting.
• Perform and assist with all types of transfers.
• Provide adaptive ADL retraining and functional task practice.
• Collaborate closely with the evaluating OT and interdisciplinary care team.

Skills

OTA license

Geriatrics

Patient-focused

Organized

SNF experience

Education

Associate degree in OTA

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Full Time

Cascades at Riverwalk | Midvale, UT Independence Rehab

Independence Rehab is actively seeking a Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our therapy team at Cascades at Riverwalk a well-regarded skilled nursing facility in Midvale, Utah.

At Independence Rehab, our mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered therapy services that help individuals regain function, independence, and confidence. We are proud to be a people-first organization, guided by our core values: Lead with integrity. Empower people. Deliver outcomes.

About the Role

As a COTA in a skilled nursing setting, you'll work collaboratively with the therapy team to support residents through rehabilitation, recovery, and long-term care-helping them achieve meaningful progress and improved quality of life.

SNF Practice Highlights

• Treat a diverse caseload, including occasional clinically complex patients

• Perform and assist with all types of transfers

• Provide adaptive ADL retraining and functional task practice

• Collaborate closely with the evaluating OT and interdisciplinary care team

• Competency training is available-we're happy to support your growth in any of these areas

What We Offer

• Flexible daily scheduling - we'll work with you to support work-life balance while meeting patient needs

• Continuing education benefit of up to $750 per year for approved courses

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Employer-matching 401(k) retirement plan

• Up to three weeks of paid time off annually

• Supportive, collaborative therapy culture

Requirements

• Current Utah Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) license in good standing

• Associate degree from an accredited OTA program

• Organized, self-motivated, and patient-focused

• Passion for working with the geriatric population

• One year of SNF experience preferred, but newer clinicians with strong interest in geriatrics are encouraged to apply