Occupational Therapy Assistant + Per Diem & Sign-On Bonus

Supplied Talent; Las Animas (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Continuing education support and licen

Job summary

Supplied Talent is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join a well-established skilled nursing facility in Las Animas, Colorado. You will work with a collaborative rehabilitation team to enhance residents' independence and quality of life in a close-knit, community-focused setting.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited OTA program with NBCOT certification, an active Colorado OTA license (or eligibility), and CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current NBCOT certification (COTA).
• Active Colorado OTA license (or eligibility/reciprocity).
• CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• New grads welcome; SNF or long-term care experience a plus.
• Strong documentation skills and a team-first, resident-centered mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy treatments under supervision and plan of care established by a licensed OT (OTR/L).
• Help residents improve or restore ADLs, fine motor function, cognitive tasks, and safe mobility.
• Document treatment sessions, progress, and outcomes in the EMR (Point of Care/PCC).
• Communicate resident progress and concerns to the supervising OT and care team.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on adaptive techniques and home exercise programs.
• Support discharge planning and participate in care plan meetings as needed.
• Maintain compliance with state, federal, and facility regulations including Medicare/Medicaid documentation standards.

Skills

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Accredited OTA program

Tools

EMR (Point of Care)

Job description

Location:Las Animas, COJob Type:Full-TimeSetting:Skilled Nursing / Long-Term Care

About the Opportunity

A well-established skilled nursing facility in Las Animas, Colorado is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join its rehabilitation team. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on residents' independence and quality of life in a close-knit, community-focused facility in southeastern Colorado. You'll work alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team in a setting where your contributions are visible and valued.

What You'll Do

• Provide occupational therapy treatments under the supervision and plan of care established by a licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)


• Help residents improve or restore skills needed for daily living - ADLs, fine motor function, cognitive tasks, and safe mobility


• Document treatment sessions, progress, and outcomes accurately and timely in the EMR (Point of Care / PCC or similar)


• Communicate resident progress and concerns to the supervising OT and interdisciplinary care team


• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on adaptive techniques and home exercise programs


• Support discharge planning and contribute to care plan meetings as needed


• Maintain compliance with state, federal, and facility regulations, including Medicare/Medicaid documentation standards

What You'll Bring

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program


• Current NBCOT certification (COTA)


• Active Colorado OTA license (or eligibility/willingness to obtain - license reciprocity candidates welcome)


• CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)


• New grads welcome - SNF or long-term care experience a plus


• Strong documentation skills and a team-first, resident-centered mindset

What's Offered

• Competitive hourly rate, commensurate with experience


• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• 401(k) with employer match


• Paid time off and holiday pay


• Continuing education support and license reimbursement


• Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate