Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Full-Time
About The Position
At Independence Rehab , we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live life to the fullest. Our mission is to deliver exceptional, compassionate care that helps each patient regain independence and confidently transition to the next level of care. We are a people-first organization - truly! Our core values guide everything we do: Lead with Integrity. Empower People. Deliver Results. Position Overview We're seeking a Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our dedicated team at South Ogden Post-Acute , a highly respected skilled nursing facility in Ogden, Utah . This is a wonderful opportunity for a motivated, caring, and team-oriented therapist who enjoys working with the geriatric population . You'll help residents regain independence and confidence in their daily lives while being part of a supportive and collaborative therapy team. Key Responsibilities Provide high-quality occupational therapy services under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist Assist residents with adaptive ADL retraining and functional mobility activities Treat residents with varying degrees of clinical complexity Demonstrate proficiency with all types of transfers and safety techniques Accurately document therapy sessions in compliance with company and facility standards Collaborate with interdisciplinary staff to ensure consistent, patient-centered care Need help mastering a skill? We offer mentorship and competency training to help you succeed! Why You'll Love Working With Us Flexible scheduling to support your work-life balance Continuing education benefit - up to $750/year for approved courses Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan Up to 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) annually Supportive, growth-minded environment where your input and ideas are valued Qualifications Current Utah OTA license in good standing Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills 1 year of SNF experience preferred , but new grads with passion and initiative are encouraged to apply Compassionate, self-motivated, and dedicated to improving patient outcomes If you're a caring, enthusiastic COTA who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to make a real difference in the lives of your patients, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and join Independence Rehab , where we lead with integrity, empower people, and deliver outstanding results.
Requirements
- Current Utah OTA license in good standing
- Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
- Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
- Compassionate, self-motivated, and dedicated to improving patient outcomes
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of SNF experience preferred , but new grads with passion and initiative are encouraged to apply
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality occupational therapy services under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist
- Assist residents with adaptive ADL retraining and functional mobility activities
- Treat residents with varying degrees of clinical complexity
- Demonstrate proficiency with all types of transfers and safety techniques
- Accurately document therapy sessions in compliance with company and facility standards
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary staff to ensure consistent, patient-centered care
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling to support your work-life balance
- Continuing education benefit - up to $750/year for approved courses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan
- Up to 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) annually
- Supportive, growth-minded environment where your input and ideas are valued
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
