New Increased Wages - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

volarehealth; Oregon; On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

PTO

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

CEUs

Licensure reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Umpqua Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Roseburg, OR is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support residents with individualized therapy plans and daily living goals. The role offers full-time, part-time, or on-call schedules, competitive pay of $35–$46 per hour, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), generous PTO and licensure support.

Join a stable leadership team and a collaborative, patient-centered environment that values voice,

Qualifications

• Current Oregon Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates effective problem solving and collaboration with staff.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized treatment plans to help residents achieve goals.
• Assist residents with therapeutic exercises and daily living skills.
• Teach adaptive equipment use to promote independence.
• Conduct therapeutic activities and foster motivation.
• Document patient progress accurately and on time.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Umpqua Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | 525 W Umpqua St, Roseburg, OR 97471

Pay: New increased wages! $35–$46 per hour, depending on licensure and experience

Why Join Us?

• In-house therapy team — focus on patient care, not productivity pressure
• Stable leadership — long-tenured Executive Director & Director of Rehab
• Affordable benefits — Medical plans as low as $38 per paycheck
• Work-life balance — Earn up to 20 days of PTO per year

Make a meaningful impact while growing your career in a supportive, team-driven environment where your voice is valued and your success is prioritized.

Schedule

• Full-time, Part-time, and On-Call schedules are available

• Flexibility in scheduling — ask us what options are available

What You’ll Do

• Implement individualized treatment plans to help residents achieve their goals

• Assist residents with therapeutic exercises and daily living skills

• Teach the use of adaptive equipment to promote independence

• Conduct therapeutic activities and foster motivation

• Document patient progress accurately and on time

What We’re Looking For

• Current Oregon Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills

• Ability to collaborate with facility staff to promote the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being

Benefits That Put You First

• Competitive pay with flexible scheduling options

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family

• Company-paid life insurance with optional additional coverage

• 401(k) with company contributions

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

• Tuition reimbursement & CEUs

• Annual licensure reimbursement (for full-time employees after one year of employment)

• Unlimited employee referral bonuses

• Note: Benefit eligibility may vary for part-time and On-Call employees.

Employee Referral Bonus

• Therapists: $5,000 total bonus ($1,250 payouts)

• Assistants: $3,000 total bonus ($750 payouts)

• Paid at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months of the referred employee’s tenure

Your career. Your calling. Your chance to grow with a company that invests in you.
Join us at Umpqua Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and let’s build brighter tomorrows — together!