COTA - Pointe Defiance/Arbor Village

Independence Rehab Inc; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

CE benefit $750/yr

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Independence Rehab is hiring a Full-Time Outpatient Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our therapy team at Arbor Village in Kent and Solstice at Pointe Defiance in Tacoma. The role involves splitting time between these facilities, supporting residents through rehabilitation, recovery, and daily living activities in a geriatric setting.

You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team, maintain high productivity, and enjoy a flexible schedule with education benefits and

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.
• One year of SNF experience preferred, but newer clinicians with strong interest in geriatrics are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support residents through rehabilitation, recovery and long-term care to achieve meaningful progress.
• Collaborate with the evaluating OT and interdisciplinary care team.
• Assist with transfers and ADL retraining as needed.
• Provide patient-centered care and support functional task practice.

Skills

Organized

Self-motivated

Patient-focused

Geriatrics passion

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in OTA

Washington State OTA license

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Full Time

Arbor Village | Solstice at Pointe Defiance

Flexible Scheduling | 85-90% Productivity | Therapist Owned
Independence Rehab

Independence Rehab is actively seeking a Full-Time Outpatient Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our therapy team at Arbor Village in Kent, and Solstice at Pointe Defiance in Tacoma, both very well-regarded assisted living facilities.

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 split time between Pointe Defiance and Arbor Village on an outpatient basis, working 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