Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
About The Position
Umpqua Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Grants Pass, Oregon. Full-time and PRN schedules are available, with flexible scheduling options. The role is part of an in-house therapy team focused on patient care in a supportive, team-driven environment. The COTA helps residents work toward individualized goals by providing therapeutic exercises, daily living skills support, adaptive-equipment instruction, and therapeutic activities. The position also requires accurate, timely documentation of patient progress and collaboration with facility staff to promote residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. The listed pay range is $35–$45 per hour, depending on experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, a 401(k) with company contributions, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, continuing education units, and employee referral bonuses. Benefit eligibility may vary for part-time and on-call employees.
Requirements
- Current Oregon Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Ability to collaborate with facility staff.
Responsibilities
- Implement individualized treatment plans to help residents achieve their goals.
- Assist residents with therapeutic exercises and daily living skills.
- Teach residents to use adaptive equipment to promote independence.
- Conduct therapeutic activities and foster motivation.
- Document patient progress accurately and on time.
- Collaborate with facility staff to promote residents’ highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.
- Company-paid life insurance, with optional additional coverage.
- 401(k) with company contributions.
- Paid time off, with up to 20 days per year mentioned, and paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education units.
- Annual licensure reimbursement for full-time employees after one year of employment.
- Employee referral bonuses: $3,000 total for assistants, paid in four installments of $750 at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months of the referred employee’s tenure.
- Competitive pay and flexible scheduling options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
