Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (cota) Per Diem

Alliance Health Group; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PRN scheduling

Supportive team

Meaningful work

Professional development

Warm culture

Job summary

Linden Place Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking a compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for flexible PRN opportunities. You will work under an OT to provide therapeutic interventions and support treatment plans, helping residents regain skills and improve quality of life in a skilled nursing environment.

Join a dedicated rehabilitation team focused on individualized care, documentation, and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Licensed COTA in good standing with state license/registration.
• Prior experience in skilled nursing or long-term care is a plus.
• Ability to safely assist residents with mobility and transfers.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and committed to quality resident care.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy interventions and exercises per individualized treatment plans.
• Assist residents in activities that promote independence and daily living skills.
• Document treatment sessions and track resident progress.
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapists, nurses, and care team members.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on therapeutic techniques.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and quality initiatives.
• Provide coverage based on facility and resident needs.
• Float to nearby facilities when needed.

Skills

Licensed COTA

Mobility assistance

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Are you a compassionate and licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) looking for flexible PRN opportunities? Linden Place Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated COTA to join our rehabilitation team and help residents improve their independence, mobility, and quality of life.

Linden Place Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation

Position Summary

As a PRN COTA, you will work under the direction of an Occupational Therapist to provide therapeutic interventions and support individualized treatment plans. You’ll play an important role in helping residents regain skills, maintain independence, and achieve their therapy goals in a supportive skilled nursing and rehabilitation environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy interventions and exercises according to individualized treatment plans
• Assist residents with activities that promote independence and functional daily living skills
• Document treatment sessions accurately and track resident progress
• Work collaboratively with Occupational Therapists, nurses, and other members of the care team
• Educate residents, families, and staff on therapeutic techniques and restorative programs
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and quality improvement initiatives
• Provide coverage based on facility and resident needs
• Float to nearby facilities when needed

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Current state license/registration as a COTA
• Previous experience in skilled nursing or long-term care is a plus
• Ability to safely assist residents with mobility and transfers
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Compassionate, dependable, and committed to providing quality resident care

Why Join Linden Place?

• Flexible PRN scheduling
• Supportive and collaborative rehabilitation team
• Meaningful work that directly improves residents’ quality of life
• Opportunities for continued education and professional development
• Warm, resident-centered workplace culture