Per Diem COTA

thevillageal; Dearborn, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site amenities

Small-campus environment

Career growth opportunities

In-house rehabilitation team

Job summary

Allegria Village in Michigan is seeking a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support residents in our skilled nursing facility. You will work with our interdisciplinary care team to deliver high-quality therapy aimed at improving independence and quality of life.

Under supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will implement treatment plans, guide activities, document progress, and educate residents and families on daily living skills and adaptive equipment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited OTA program.
• Active Michigan COTA license.
• Experience in skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing treatment plans under supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Guide therapy activities matching residents’ needs and abilities.
• Observe and document residents' progress and responses to treatment.
• Educate residents and families on daily living skills and adaptive equipment.
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, and other care professionals for cohesive patient care.
• Maintain therapy equipment and materials.
• Attend care plan meetings to provide input on resident progress.
• Demonstrate therapeutic activities to support engagement and rehabilitation.
• Encourage coping strategies and emotional adjustment during therapy.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Observation & documentation

Adaptability

Education

Associate’s degree in OTA program

Michigan COTA license

Tools

Adaptive equipment knowledge

Job description

Position Summary:

Join our compassionate and dedicated team! We are currently seeking a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support our residents at our skilled nursing facility. As a key member of our interdisciplinary care team, you will assist Occupational Therapists in delivering high-quality therapy services to help residents improve and maintain their independence and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the implementation of individualized treatment plans under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

• Select and guide therapy activities that match residents’ needs and abilities.

• Observe and document residents' progress, behavior, and responses to treatment.

• Educate and assist residents and families with daily living skills, and the use of adaptive equipment.

• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, and other care professionals to ensure cohesive patient care.

• Prepare, clean, and maintain therapy equipment and materials.

• Attend care plan meetings to provide input and updates on resident progress.

• Demonstrate therapeutic techniques such as arts, crafts, games, or other meaningful activities to support engagement and rehabilitation.

• Encourage and guide residents in coping strategies and emotional adjustment during therapy.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

• Current licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in the state of Michigan.

• Previous experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) preferred.

• Strong understanding of the functional and cognitive needs of geriatric and long-term care populations.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Familiarity with adaptive equipment and tools.

• Reliable, organized, and professional demeanor.

• Flexibility to work varying shifts or travel between areas of the campus as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.

• Frequent walking, standing, pushing, pulling, stooping, bending, stretching, and typing.

What Makes Allegria Village Different:

• 80-bed skilled nursing facility (smaller, team-oriented environment)

• Unlike facilities that outsource therapy services, our rehabilitation team is fully in-house, promoting consistency and communication.

• Lower-acuity care setting (non-vent, non-trach facility)

• Continuity of care across Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing on one campus

• Staff build long-term relationships with residents across levels of care

• Each resident has a private room (no shared rooms), supporting dignity and comfort

• Convenient central location with easy access via multiple major highways

• On-site amenities including a cafeteria, fitness center, pool and jacuzzi access for staff use.

• Stable, structured environment with consistent leadership support

• Opportunities for long-term employment and internal growth