Occupational Therapist

Orchard View Post Acute; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time

Insurance - medical, dental, vision

Mentorship for new grads

Supportive rehab team

Job summary

Orchard View Post Acute in Idaho is seeking a compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our rehab team full-time. You’ll help residents regain everyday skills and build relationships as they return to independence.

Responsibilities include carrying out treatment plans, teaching adaptive equipment use, tracking progress, and coordinating with PT, speech, nursing, and families. Documentation in the electronic health record is essential.

Qualifications

• Active Idaho COTA license or ability to obtain one.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• NBCOT certification required or in process.

Responsibilities

• Carry out treatment plans developed by the OT.
• Help residents build strength, coordination, and independence in daily activities.
• Teach residents and families how to use adaptive equipment and safe techniques at home.
• Track progress and report changes to the OT.
• Collaborate with PT, speech, nursing, and families to reach goals.
• Maintain clear documentation in the electronic health record.

Skills

Active COTA license

Teamwork

CPR/BLS

Education

OTA program graduate

NBCOT certified

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Full-TimeOrchard View Post Acute | [City, State]Pay: $35–$40/hourHelp residents get back to the things that matter most.At Orchard View Post Acute, you'll help residents regain the everyday skills that make life feel like their own again, like getting dressed, cooking a meal, or getting ready for the day on their own. You'll have time to build real relationships with residents and a team that values what therapy brings to their recovery.We're looking for a creative, compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our rehab team full-time.What you'll be doingCarrying out treatment plans developed by the Occupational TherapistHelping residents build strength, coordination, and independence with daily activities like dressing, bathing, grooming, and eatingTeaching residents and families how to use adaptive equipment and safe techniques at homeTracking progress and letting the OT know about changes in a resident's conditionWorking closely with PT, speech, nursing, and families to help each resident reach their goalsKeeping clear, timely documentation in our electronic health recordWhat we're looking forActive COTA license in Idaho, or the ability to get oneGraduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program and NBCOT certifiedCurrent CPR/BLS certificationSkilled nursing, rehab, or geriatric experience is a plus, but new grads are welcome to apply!A positive, patient attitude and a love of teamworkWhy you'll love it here$35–$40/hour, depending on experienceFull-time hours with a consistent caseloadMedical, dental, and vision insuranceMentorship for new grads and a supportive rehab team that has your backReady to join us?Apply today, we would love to meet you!Orchard View Post Acute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the hiring process, please contact Tara Williams at 530-356-1880.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.