Full Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Therapy Management, Inc. & EverActive Therapy; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Continuing education and license reimb

Job summary

The Therapy Management, Inc. is seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join the Riverview Jefferson team in Detroit, MI. You will work with PTs, OTs, and SLPs to enhance residents' daily living activities and mobility in a collaborative, patient-focused setting.

This role offers consistent hours, a supportive rehab team, and opportunities for mentorship and growth within SNF, outpatient and related settings.

Qualifications

• Current Michigan Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• SNF experience is helpful but not required.
• Patient-focused and team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents in improving independence with daily activities and functional mobility.
• Collaborate with PTs, OTs and SLPs to provide integrated therapy.
• Maintain patient-focused care in a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Education

Michigan COTA license

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Full-Time

Riverview Jefferson | Detroit, MI

Skilled Nursing Community

Therapy Management, Inc. (TMI) is looking for a Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our therapy team at Riverview Jefferson in Detroit. If you enjoy working in a supportive environment where therapists genuinely collaborate and residents know you by name, this could be a great fit. This is a stable, full-time opportunity with consistent hours, a strong rehab team, and leadership that understands what it’s like to actually work in therapy.

Why therapists like working here

• Full-time position with consistent hours
• Supportive rehab team that truly works together
• Well-equipped therapy gym and strong interdisciplinary collaboration
• Realistic productivity expectations so you can focus on quality care
• Mentorship available and new grads welcome

In this role, you’ll work alongside PTs, OTs, and SLPs to help residents improve independence with daily activities and functional mobility. The environment is collaborative, patient-focused, and welcoming — the kind of place where therapists stay because they enjoy the team and the work they’re doing.

Requirements

• Current Michigan Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• SNF experience is helpful but not required
• Patient-focused and team-oriented mindset

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Holiday pay and generous PTO with rollover
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Continuing education and license reimbursement
• Short-term disability and flexible scheduling

Why Join Therapy Management, Inc.?

Since 2007, Therapy Management, Inc. has delivered high-quality therapy services through a therapist-owned and operated model that puts clinicians and patients first. We partner with senior communities across the Midwest and focus on creating environments where therapists feel supported and respected.

At TMI, you can expect:

• A supportive, therapist-first culture
• Realistic productivity standards
• Therapist-driven caseloads
• Opportunities for growth across SNF, outpatient, assisted living, and home health settings