Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – Skilled Nursing Facility

AED CONSTRUCTORES; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

CE reimbursement

Supportive team environment

Meaningful patient impact

Job summary

AED CONSTRUCTORES in Memphis, TN is seeking a compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join a Skilled Nursing Facility. Under the supervision of an OT, you will help patients regain independence in daily living activities after illness or surgery.

This role emphasizes geriatric, post-acute care. You will implement therapy plans, guide activities, document progress, and educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques and equipment, contributing to improved recovery and

Qualifications

• Active state license as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Minimum of 6 months of recent COTA experience within the last 5 years preferred.
• Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or geriatric setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing occupational therapy treatment plans under the supervision of an OT.
• Guide patients through therapeutic activities focused on improving daily living skills.
• Monitor patient progress and report changes to the supervising OT.
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques and equipment usage.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of treatments and progress.
• Ensure compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – Skilled Nursing Facility

Memphis, United States | Posted on 05/22/2026

Weare seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented CertifiedOccupational Therapy Assistant to join a Skilled Nursing Facilityin Memphis,Tennessee. In this role, you will workunder the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist tosupport patients in regaining independence with daily livingactivities following illness, injury, or surgery. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with a geriatric and post-acute population while making a direct impact on patient recovery and quality of life.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist inimplementing occupational therapy treatment plans under thesupervision of an Occupational Therapist


• Guide patientsthrough therapeutic activities focused on improving dailyliving skills


• Monitor patient progress and report anychanges or concerns to the supervising OccupationalTherapist


• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptivetechniques and proper use of equipment


• Maintain accurateand timely documentation of treatments and patientprogress


• Ensure compliance with facility policies andregulatory standards

Requirements

• Active state license as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistantin California


• Current BLS/CPR certification


• Minimum of6 months of recent COTA experience within the last 5 yearspreferred


• Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility orgeriatric setting is a plus


• Strong communication andinterpersonal skills

• Competitive compensation package


• Continuing Education (CE)reimbursement


• Supportive team environment


• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patient recovery and independence