COTA -ETCS

Independence Rehab • Everett, WA

11d • $37 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

Independence Rehab is seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join its therapy team at Everett Transitional Care Services, a skilled nursing facility located inside Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett, Washington. The therapist-owned organization provides patient-centered therapy to help individuals regain function, independence, and confidence.

In this skilled nursing role, the COTA works collaboratively with the therapy team to support residents through rehabilitation, recovery, and long-term care, helping them make meaningful progress and improve their quality of life. The role includes treating a diverse caseload, including occasional clinically complex patients; performing and assisting with transfers; providing adaptive activities of daily living (ADL) retraining and functional task practice; and collaborating with the evaluating occupational therapist and interdisciplinary care team. Competency training is available.

Requirements

• Current Washington State Occupational Therapy Assistant license in good standing.
• Associate degree from an accredited OTA program.
• Organized, self-motivated, and patient-focused.
• Passion for working with the geriatric population.

Nice To Haves

• One year of skilled nursing facility experience is preferred; newer clinicians with a strong interest in geriatrics are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Treat a diverse caseload, including occasional clinically complex patients.
• Perform and assist with all types of transfers.
• Provide adaptive ADL retraining and functional task practice.
• Collaborate with the evaluating occupational therapist and interdisciplinary care team.
• Support residents through rehabilitation, recovery, and long-term care to help them achieve progress and improved quality of life.

Benefits

• Flexible daily scheduling to support work-life balance while meeting patient needs.
• Continuing education benefit of up to $750 per year for approved courses.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Up to three weeks of paid time off annually.
• Supportive, collaborative therapy culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree