Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Team Lead

Therapy Management, Inc. & EverActive Therapy; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO with rollover

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k)

CEU and license reimbursement

Leadership opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

EverActive is seeking a motivated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Team Lead to join our new assisted living therapy team serving Livonia and Northville. This role combines hands-on OT with leadership responsibilities to enhance resident independence.

The ideal candidate will hold a Michigan COTA license, have experience in senior care, and demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Michigan COTA license is required.
• Graduate of an accredited COTA program.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a multidisciplinary team.
• Interest in leadership and quality improvement.
• Experience in assisted living or senior care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services under the supervision of a licensed OT.
• Lead and support the therapy team across assigned assisted living communities.
• Coordinate day-to-day therapy operations and maintain efficient workflows.
• Collaborate with facility staff and interdisciplinary care teams to address residents' needs.
• Help residents improve daily activities and maintain independence.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Support a positive team culture focused on quality care and collaboration.

Skills

Leadership interest

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

COTA license (Michigan)

Job description

EverActive is growing! We're looking for a motivated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Team Lead to join our new assisted living therapy team serving communities in the Livonia and Northville areas! This is a great opportunity for a COTA who is passionate about helping older adults maintain their independence and quality of life and is ready to take on additional leadership responsibilities while continuing to provide hands-on occupational therapy services.

What You'll Do

• Provide occupational therapy services to residents under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist
• Help lead and support the therapy team across assigned assisted living communities
• Coordinate day-to-day therapy operations and help maintain efficient workflows
• Collaborate with facility staff and interdisciplinary care teams to address residents' functional needs
• Help residents improve their ability to participate in daily activities and maintain independence
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with applicable standards
• Support a positive team culture focused on quality care and collaboration

What We’re Looking For

• Current Michigan Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
• Interest in leadership, team development, and quality improvement
• Experience in assisted living, senior care, or a similar setting is preferred
• Previous leadership experience is a plus!

Why EverActive?

• Opportunity to help build and grow a new assisted living therapy team
• Leadership responsibilities while continuing to provide patient care
• Supportive, therapist-focused environment
• Flexible approach to scheduling and clinical operations
• Competitive compensation
• CEU and license reimbursement
• PTO with rollover
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k)
• New graduates are welcome to apply for consideration!