Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Villa Manor Care Center•Denver, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Villa Manor Care Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Lakewood, Colorado, providing short-term rehabilitation, short-term care, and postoperative recovery. The center uses a team approach to care, with state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment and an onsite physician. It has a CMS rating of 4 and was identified by U.S. News & World Report as a 2026 best nursing home for high-performing short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant provides direct occupational therapy rehabilitation care to patients referred by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. Care must comply with applicable laws and regulations and Life Care standards. The position is offered full-time or PRN. Full-time compensation is $30–$40, PRN compensation is $32–$42, and the posting offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time employment.

Requirements

NBCOT certification upon hire; renewal is optional going forward.
Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program (ASOT).
Currently registered or licensed in the applicable state and maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current during employment.
Read, write, speak, and understand English.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
One year of experience preferred; new graduates are welcome to apply.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct occupational therapy rehabilitation care to patients upon physician referral under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
Follow occupational treatment plans for patients under the direction of the supervising OT.
Chart appropriately and on time.
Use therapy software appropriately and accurately.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist with patient evacuation.
Communicate and function productively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Liaise with patients, families, and support departments to plan adequately for patient needs.
Participate in community health matters and projects as appropriate.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Perform competently in areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
Follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and complete required compliance training.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
Use good judgment and reasoning skills, and concentrate on assigned work.
Use good body mechanics and perform the physical activities required during working hours.