Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA - Full-Time

NHC and Affiliates; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 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) match

Continuing education

Stock options

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Looking for a full-time therapy role? Welcome to NHC Johnson City — an in-house therapy team that believes great outcomes start with a supportive, family-oriented workplace. You will join a skilled rehab team as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, delivering high-quality care.

We value teamwork and recognition, with competitive pay, benefits, and ongoing education opportunities. SNF experience is a plus but not required for all candidates.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an AOTA-accredited OTA program.
• Certified (or eligible) through NBCOT.
• Active Tennessee COTA license required or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions to help patients regain strength, balance, and confidence after illness, injury, surgery, or decline.
• Deliver care with quality and a patient-centered approach in an in-house therapy team.

Education

AOTA-accredited OTA program

NBCOT certification

Tennessee COTA license

Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA - Full-Time

Job Category: Therapy-Rehab

Requisition Number: OCCUP042385

• Posted : October 8, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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NHC HealthCare Johnson City
Johnson City, TN 37601, USA

Description

Looking for a full-time therapy role where quality care actually comes first? Welcome to NHC Johnson City — 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 Johnson City, 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 willhelp 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 an 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.

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