Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Full-Time
About The Position
Independence Rehab is hiring a Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for Bethany at Silver Lake , a highly regarded skilled nursing facility in Everett, WA. If you're looking for a SNF role with stability, support, and protection from unrealistic facility pressure , this is a great fit. We're a small, therapist-owned company that manages therapy operations independently - meaning we advocate for our clinicians and value strong clinical judgment. What Makes Independence Rehab Different ✅ Low DOR / management turnover (stable leadership) ✅ Strong corporate involvement + personalized support ✅ Therapist-owned = real clinical understanding ✅ Your clinical judgment is respected (autonomy matters here) ✅ Flexible productivity expectations (realistic and sustainable) ✅ Flexible working hours - family-oriented and balance-focused ✅ Protection from facility pressure - we advocate for our therapists ✅ High-rated contracted therapy company with strong outcomes and reputation ✅ We run our own operations separate from the nursing side of the building Training + Onboarding (You Won't Be Thrown In) We don't believe in the "sink or swim" approach. New team members receive: Amazing integration and onboarding 1:1 training for documentation Customized clinical training based on your experience Ongoing mentorship and competency support when needed What You'll Do As the COTA , you'll treat a geriatric population in a SNF setting, including: ADL retraining and adaptive strategies Transfer training (all levels) Fall prevention and safety training Treatment of clinically complex patients Carrying out treatment plans under OT supervision Collaboration with nursing, PT, ST, and facility staff
Requirements
- Current Washington COTA license in good standing
- Degree from an accredited OTA program
- Organized, self-starter who enjoys the geriatric population
Nice To Haves
- 1-2 years SNF experience Preferred
- SNF experience preferred - but not required
Responsibilities
- ADL retraining and adaptive strategies
- Transfer training (all levels)
- Fall prevention and safety training
- Treatment of clinically complex patients
- Carrying out treatment plans under OT supervision
- Collaboration with nursing, PT, ST, and facility staff
Benefits
- Medical / Dental / Vision
- 401(k) with employer match
- Up to 3 weeks PTO per year
- Continuing education reimbursement up to $750/year
- Flexible scheduling and a team that works with you
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
