COTA - Flexible Geriatric Rehab, CE Support & Growth

Independence Rehab Inc; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible daily scheduling

Continuing education benefit

Medical insurance

Employer-matching 401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Independence Rehab is seeking a Full-Time Outpatient Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our Bellingham team at Orchard. You’ll work with residents in a skilled nursing setting, supporting rehabilitation, recovery, and long-term care to achieve meaningful progress.

We value a patient-centered approach, ongoing education, and collaboration with therapists and the wider care team. Eligible applicants include WA-licensed OTAs with strong geriatrics interest.

Qualifications

• Current Washington State OTA license in good standing.
• Associate degree from an accredited OTA program.
• Organized, self-motivated, and patient-focused.
• Passion for geriatrics; SNF experience preferred for the role.

Responsibilities

• Treat a diverse SNF caseload with varying complexity.
• Perform and assist with transfers between settings.
• Provide adaptive ADL retraining and functional task practice.
• Collaborate closely with the evaluating OT and care team.
• Competency training available to support growth.

Education

Associate degree in OTA

Organized

Patient-focused

Team collaboration

Job description

Independence Rehab is seeking a Full-Time Outpatient Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our Bellingham team at Orchard. You’ll work with residents in a skilled nursing setting, supporting rehabilitation, recovery, and long-term care to achieve meaningful progress.

We value a patient-centered approach, ongoing education, and collaboration with therapists and the wider care team. Eligible applicants include WA-licensed OTAs with strong geriatrics interest.