Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA

Nhccare; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Earned time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Continuing education

Stock options

Uniforms provided

Job summary

NHC Richland Place in Nashville, TN is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our in‑house therapy team. This full‑time COTA position focuses on helping patients regain strength, balance, and confidence following illness, injury, surgery, or decline, delivering care you can be proud of.

We value recognition, empowerment, teamwork, and growth, offering competitive pay, earned time off, comprehensive health benefits, a 401(k) match, continuing education opportunities, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AOTA-accredited OTA program.
• Certified (or eligible) through NBCOT.
• Active Tennessee COTA license.

Responsibilities

• Help patients regain strength, balance, and confidence after illness, injury, surgery, or decline.
• Collaborate with rehab team to deliver high-quality care as a COTA.

Skills

Team player

Reliable transportation

Positive attitude

Education

AOTA-accredited OTA program

NBCOT certified

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Full Time

Nashville, TN

Looking for a full‑time therapy role where quality care actually comes first? Welcome to NHC Richland Place— an in‑house therapy team that believes great outcomes start with a supportive, fun, and family‑oriented workplace.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At NHC Richland Place, you’re not just an employee — you’re a partner. We foster a culture built on recognition, empowerment, teamwork, and growth. Plus, we reward great work with competitive pay and performance‑based increases.

• Competitive compensation
• Earned time off
• Health, Dental, Vision. Life and Disability insurance
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Continuing education opportunities
• Stock options
• Uniforms provided

About the Role

We’re looking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our skilled rehab team. This full time COTA will help patients regain strength, balance, and confidence following illness, injury, surgery, or decline — all while delivering care you can be proud of.

What We’re Looking For

• Graduate of a AOTA‑accredited OTA program
• Certified (or eligible) through NBCOT
• Active Tennessee COTA license
• Reliable transportation, positive attitude, and team‑player mindset
• SNF experience is a plus, but not required

About NHC

National HealthCare Corporation is a nationwide leader in senior care, known for innovation, teamwork, integrity, and a commitment to excellence. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to grow with a company that values you, you’ll feel right at home here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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