Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Outpatient

Independence Rehab Inc; Normandy Park (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

CE up to $750/year

Medical, dental, vision

Employer-matching 401(k)

Up to 3 weeks PTO

Job summary

Independence Rehab is actively seeking a Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our therapy team at Solstice at Normandy Park and Atria Senior Living at Bridge Park, both well-regarded facilities in the West Seattle area. The role involves splitting time between two sites and providing outpatient therapy to residents.

We promote a people-first culture with a focus on high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Current Washington State 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; SNF experience preferred but welcomed for newcomers.

Responsibilities

• Treat a diverse SNF caseload and support rehabilitation and recovery.
• Perform and assist with transfers and mobility tasks.
• Provide adaptive ADL retraining and functional task practice.
• Collaborate with the OT and interdisciplinary care team.
• Support growth through competency training and ongoing education.

Skills

Organized

Self-motivated

Patient-focused

Geriatrics interest

Team collaboration

Education

Washington State OTA license

Associate degree in OTA

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Full Time

Solstice at Normandy Park & Atria Senior Living at Bridge Park
Independence Rehab

Independence Rehab is actively seeking a Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our therapy team at Solstice at Normandy Park and Atria Senior Living at Bridge Park, both lovely, well regarded assisted living facilities in the West Seattle area. In this role, you will split your week between both of these facilities, treating patients on an outpatient basis.

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 Washington State 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