Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Ensign Group; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

CEU Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Ensign Group is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for The Health Center at Research Park in Huntsville, AL. This full-time role supports an in-house therapy team focused on improving residents’ independence and quality of life.

You will provide supervised therapy, implement therapeutic exercises, monitor progress, and collaborate with the OT to deliver compassionate care to older adults. New graduates are welcome to apply and grow within a supportive program.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current state OTA license/registration.
• New grads and experienced clinicians encouraged to apply.
• Passion for serving the geriatric population.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled therapy services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Help residents improve independence with daily activities.
• Deliver therapeutic exercises and treatment interventions.
• Monitor progress and communicate outcomes with the supervising OT.
• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults every day.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient care

Communication

Education

Accredited OTA program

Job description

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA)

Full Time | Huntsville, AL

The Health Center at Research Park Come join our team and start making a difference!

Love What You Do. Love Where You Work.

Looking for a therapy team that truly feels different? At The Health Center at Research Park, you'll join an extraordinary in-house therapy team known for going above and beyond every day, both for residents and for one another. Our therapists are passionate, supportive, and committed to helping residents regain independence while creating a workplace culture that people genuinely enjoy being part of. If you're looking for a team that celebrates wins, supports growth, and believes in delivering exceptional care, we'd love to meet you.

Call or text Lyda Latagliata for more information at 724.980.4447 or e-mail [e-mail]

Why Research Park?

Established in-house therapy program Collaborative and supportive rehab team Short-term rehab and long-term care Strong clinical mentorship and growth opportunities New grads welcome Meaningful patient relationships Opportunities to advance your career

What Makes Our Therapy Team Special?

Our clinicians consistently go the extra mile to help residents achieve goals they never thought possible. Just as importantly, they show up for each other. Whether it's collaborating on patient care, celebrating successes, or offering support during challenging days, this team embodies what it means to work together with compassion and purpose. We believe great outcomes begin with great people, and you'll be surrounded by some of the best.

What You'll Do

• Provide skilled therapy services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist
• Help residents improve independence with daily activities
• Deliver therapeutic exercises and treatment interventions
• Monitor progress and communicate outcomes with the supervising OT
• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults every day

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Current state OTA license/registration
• New graduates and experienced clinicians encouraged to apply
• Passion for serving the geriatric population

Our Culture: CAPLICO

At Research Park, our culture is guided by the CAPLICO values: Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, Ownership. These aren't just words. They're how we care for residents, support our teammates, and grow together.

Benefits

Eligible employees may enjoy:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Unlimited CEU Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement Scholarship Opportunities
• Career Advancement Paths
• Employee Discount Programs
• Much More

About Us

The Health Center at Research Park is affiliated with Ensign Services, Inc., a leader in post-acute care dedicated to dignifying long-term and post-acute care in the eyes of the world. Join a team where compassion, clinical excellence, and teamwork come together to make a difference every day.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Additional Statements

Are you looking for a career that will make a difference in your lives and others? Come join our amazing team where you can help express your love, compassion, energy and creative skills for our patients! We are committed to providing an excellent clinical experience for our patients and an amazing work environment for our employees. Join a team that works together to ensure our patients receive the best care possible. We are looking for passionate, dedicated, and caring individuals that are ready to jump in and be a part of the industry change. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace welcoming applicant from all backgrounds and walks of life. Our company mission is to strive every day to be the skilled nursing facility of choice in our community. Our facility’s successes depend upon our highly motivated team working to improve the daily lives of our residents and driven to provide extraordinary service by creating a team that is dedicated to upholding our facility’s mission. You’ll meet a team of innovators—Nurses, Therapists and other Clinicians, all professionals at the tops of their games, genuinely committed, remarkably caring and wholeheartedly compassionate. This feeling of Family and Caring permeates everything we do, and enables us to attract the most outstanding team members our community has to offer.

For benefit details check us out here http://ensignbenefits.com/ Benefits eligibility for some benefits dependent on full time employment status.

We are a provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitative services and offer a work environment where our teams are empowered to achieve superior clinical outcomes and high resident/family satisfaction ratings. We develop and support our employees so they can deliver a dignified and positive experience to our residents. We strive to achieve these objectives by living our core values of Customer Second, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Intelligent Risk Taking, Celebration and Ownership. Our mission is, through moments of truth, to dignify long term and assisted care in the eyes of the world. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.