Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

EmpowerMe Wellness; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Full medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

HSA, FSA, Life & Disability Insurance

Voluntary benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Free CEU Access

Employee Assistance Program

Career growth & cross-training

Job summary

EmpowerMe Wellness in Portland, OR is seeking therapists to provide physical, occupational, or speech therapy for older adults within the EmpowerMe 360 model. You will conduct assessments, design care plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Join a program focused on maintaining independence, safety, and quality of life. Expect a collaborative culture with opportunities for leadership, cross-training, and professional development, complemented by

Qualifications

• Current professional license in your therapy discipline (PT, PTA, OT, COTA, or SLP).
• Passion for empowering seniors to live their best lives.
• Strong clinical skills with a collaborative spirit.
• Love for teamwork, connection, and being visible in your community.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy and wellness services (physical, occupational, or speech) for older adults
• Conduct assessments, create personalized care plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions as part of a collaborative team
• Support care coordination with wellness check-ins, caregiver communication, and telehealth support
• Maintain professional and ethical standards in line with company initiatives
• Contribute to program development and continuous quality improvement
• Help residents maximize independence, confidence, and satisfaction

Skills

License to practice therapy (PT/OT/SLP

Clinical skills

Team collaboration

Empowering seniors

Job description

Overview

This isn't therapy as usual - it's therapy reimagined.

At EmpowerMe Wellness, our therapists don't just treat patients - they become the heartbeat of EmpowerMe 360, our integrated model of care. EmpowerMe 360 connects therapy, wellness, and medical providers into one seamless experience for residents. As part of this program, you'll be the trusted guide for seniors, helping them live stronger, safer, and more independent lives.

Your Impact = Residents Independence

Every time you help a resident move with confidence, reduce a fall risk, or master a daily task, you'll see the power of EmpowerMe 360 in action.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Provide therapy and wellness services (physical, occupational, or speech) for older adults
• Conduct assessments, create personalized care plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions as part of a collaborative team
• Support care coordination with wellness check-ins, caregiver communication, and telehealth support
• Maintain professional and ethical standards in line with company initiatives
• Contribute to program development and continuous quality improvement
• Help residents maximize independence, confidence, and satisfaction

Why You'll Love It Here

• Impact You Can See: Build meaningful relationships with residents while helping them stay active, safe, and out of the hospital.
• Balance You Can Count On: No late nights, no constant driving - predictable schedules that work for your life.
• Growth You Can Build On: Opportunities for leadership, specialty programs, and professional development.
• Variety Every Day: Therapy, care coordination, and wellness check-ins keep your role dynamic.
• A Supportive Culture: Therapists are celebrated here, not sidelined.

Benefits You'll Love

• All Team Members: Flexible schedule
• Fun, team-focused culture
• Career growth & cross-training
• Recognition programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free CEU Access
• Full medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) with match
• HSA, FSA, Life & Disability Insurance
• Voluntary benefits
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Voluntary benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance)
• 401(k) with match

Qualifications

• Current professional license in your therapy discipline (PT, PTA, OT, COTA, or SLP)
• Passion for empowering seniors to live their best lives
• Strong clinical skills with a collaborative spirit
• Love for teamwork, connection, and being visible in your community

About EmpowerMe Wellness

EmpowerMe Wellness is an integrated healthcare company partnering with senior living communities nationwide. Through our EmpowerMe 360 program, we bring together therapy, pharmacy, and medical care to help residents live stronger, safer, and more independent lives.

Guided by our mission of improving the lives of seniors and the communities they call home, our therapists are at the heart of this purpose - delivering care with meaning, building trusted relationships, and shaping the future of senior wellness every day.

$31.00 - $38.00 per hour