Occupational Therapy Assistant

Building Therapy Leaders; Hawarden (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Match

Paid Time Off

Unlimited CEU Opportunities

Career Advancement Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Scholarship Opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Hillcrest Health Care Center in Hawarden, IA is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our in-house therapy team. This on-site role offers supervision by an Occupational Therapist and focuses on cognitive and physical rehabilitation to help patients reach their goals.

The incumbent will administer ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, exercises, modalities, and use of assistive devices, while continually assessing patient progress and coordinating with the

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current and active State license/registration where applicable.
• Candidates with all levels of experience are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with cognitive and/or physical functioning disorders under Occupational Therapist supervision.
• Administer rehabilitation procedures including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, exercises, modalities, and use of assistive devices.
• Assess patient progress and communicate with the supervising Occupational Therapist to adjust treatments as required.
• Report treatment outcomes' effectiveness to the supervising Occupational Therapist.

Education

Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

State license/registration

Job description

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT – FULL TIME

HILLCREST HEALTH CARE CENTER – HAWARDEN, IA

Join our team and start making a difference!

Hillcrest Health Care Center in Hawarden, IA, is a post-acute care facility with long-term care, short-term care, and geriatric outpatient services provided. We are seeking a Full Time Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our in-house therapy team. As a member of our team, you can expect excellent leadership, facility level decision making, competitive compensation and most of all, a fun work environment where you are appreciated and supported to do your best work.

• Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with cognitive and/or physical functioning disorders, following regulatory and clinical standards under Occupational Therapist supervision.
• Administer various rehabilitation procedures, including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, exercises, modalities, and the use of supportive and assistive devices, under Occupational Therapist supervision.
• Assess patient progress and communicate with the supervising Occupational Therapist to adjust treatments in accordance with regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Report treatment outcomes' effectiveness to the supervising Occupational Therapist.

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Hold a current and active State license/registration where applicable
• Candidates with all levels of experience are welcome

Browse our website at www.FlagshipTherapy.com and find out why we are truly different in dignifying long term and post-acute care.

• Customer Second: We put our team first, knowing that when we take care of each other, we can better serve our clients.
• Accountability: We take ownership of our actions and are dedicated to delivering the highest quality care.
• Passion for Learning: We are always growing and improving, embracing new knowledge to enhance our skills and stay at the forefront of physical therapy.
• Love One Another: We create a supportive and caring environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.
• Intelligent Risk-Taking: We are not afraid to challenge the status quo to create innovative solutions for our patients and our practice.
• Celebration: We celebrate successes, big and small, and recognize the hard work and dedication of our team members.
• Ownership: We take full responsibility for our roles, contributing to a shared vision of excellence in patient care.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• 401k w/ Match
• Paid Time Off
• Unlimited CEU Opportunities
• Career Advancement Opportunities (Clinical and Administrative Growth Pathways)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Employee discounts on gym memberships, entertainment events, hotels, movies, theme parks, cell phones, and much more!

For more information regarding specific benefits offerings, please visit www.ensignbenefits.com

Eligibility for some benefits dependent on full time employment status.

Disclaimer: Pay rates are competitive and determined by various factors. Please note that any rates labeled as "estimated" are provided by third-party job boards and may not accurately reflect the actual pay rates.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

This job was posted and verified on 07/14/2026