Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Full-TIme

Premier Therapy; Bellefonte (Centre County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Premier Therapy in Bellefonte, PA is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to help residents build skills for safer, more independent daily living. This onsite role partners with the supervising OT to deliver evidence-informed care and support progress.

You’ll provide OT interventions, assist with evaluations and goal tracking, create and carry out individualized treatment plans, communicate updates with the care team and families, and complete timely documentation in

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania COTA license.
• Working knowledge of OT assessments and interventions.
• Experience with geriatric and/or long-term care populations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to implement individualized therapy plans.
• Proficiency with rehab documentation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy interventions.
• Assist with evaluations and goal tracking.
• Create and carry out individualized treatment plans.
• Communicate updates with the care team and families.
• Complete timely documentation in rehabilitation software.

Skills

Active Pennsylvania COTA license

OT assessments and interventions

Geriatric/long-term care experience

Communication skills

Individualized therapy plans

Rehab documentation platforms

Job description

The Opportunity

Premier Therapy is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Bellefonte, PA to help residents build skills for safer, more independent daily living. In this onsite role, you’ll partner with the supervising OT to deliver evidence-informed care and support measurable progress.

Key responsibilities include providing occupational therapy interventions, assisting with evaluations and goal tracking, creating and carrying out individualized treatment plans, communicating updates with the care team and families, and completing timely documentation in rehabilitation software.

Required qualifications/skills:

• Active Pennsylvania COTA license
• Working knowledge of OT assessments and interventions
• Experience with geriatric and/or long-term care populations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to implement individualized therapy plans
• Proficiency with rehab documentation platforms

Your Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k); life insurance; competitive salary; and paid time off (PTO).

A Typical Shift

You’ll start by reviewing the day’s schedule and notes, then head to the floor to connect with residents where they are—often coordinating timing with nursing and other disciplines. Between sessions, you’ll document efficiently, check in with your supervising OT, and adjust the flow of the day as needs change. You’ll end your shift with chart completion, quick handoffs to teammates, and a clear plan for tomorrow.