OT Assistant — Help Build a New Senior Rehab Program

Guardian Angels Senior Services; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 36,506 - 45,805; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

HSA with 3:1 employer match

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Short-Term Disability paid by employer

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Paid Time Off/ESST

11 holidays

Referral Bonus

Employee Support Program (EMPOWER)

Free Gym Membership – Club GA & Gym 2

Job summary

Guardian Angels Senior Services in Elk River, MN is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support OT services under supervision in a brand‑new therapy gym. This role helps establish processes, culture, and clinical excellence from the start.

You will assist in evaluation support, treatment plan implementation, and documentation, coordinating with residents, families, and an interdisciplinary team. MN licensure and OT degree required; experience with Net Health or PCC is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program and licensed in MN.
• 1–3 years of rehab setting experience (acute care, inpatient/outpatient rehab, SNF, long‑term care, memory care, home health).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365; Net Health experience; PCC familiarity a plus.
• Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills; excellent organizational abilities.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a licensed OT, support evaluation and treatment planning; document and communicate with residents, families, and staff.
• Assist in selecting OT techniques/media and adapt as needed with supervision.
• Help establish and modify resident/client schedules and treatment plans with the OT and team.
• Provide adaptive devices, orthotics, or prosthetics training to residents and staff.
• Maintain documentation of OT services per facility policies and state regulations.
• Participate in resident, family, and staff education; coordinate rehab program with team.

Skills

Problem solving

Critical-thinking

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication (verbal & written)

Microsoft Office 365

Net Health experience

PointClickCare (PCC) familiarity

Attendance & punctuality

Flexibility on hours

Education

Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

MN licensure as OT

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Net Health

PointClickCare (PCC)

Job description

Guardian Angels Senior Services in Elk River, MN is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support OT services under supervision in a brand‑new therapy gym. This role helps establish processes, culture, and clinical excellence from the start.

You will assist in evaluation support, treatment plan implementation, and documentation, coordinating with residents, families, and an interdisciplinary team. MN licensure and OT degree required; experience with Net Health or PCC is a plus.