Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Cedarwood Plaza • Cleveland Heights, OH

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About The Position

Hillside Plaza is seeking a compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join its rehabilitation team on Cleveland’s east side. Working under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, the COTA provides individualized therapy to help residents strengthen daily living skills, improve functional abilities, and reach their care goals. The role includes supporting resident assessments, care and discharge planning, treatment documentation, resident and family education, and collaboration with nursing staff and the interdisciplinary team. The COTA maintains a safe, clean therapy environment, follows infection prevention procedures, protects resident privacy, and provides care with kindness, dignity, and respect.

Hillside Plaza describes itself as a community-centered workplace guided by the mission “Our Family Caring for Yours.” The organization promotes a supportive and respectful environment for personal and professional growth, clinical collaboration, and employee well-being. The position offers the opportunity to work with full-time nurse practitioner support and an interdisciplinary approach to care.

Requirements

• An associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• A current, active, unencumbered Ohio Occupational Therapy Assistant license.
• Training in rehabilitative and restorative therapy practices.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• A patient, encouraging approach to working with residents and families.
• Ability to perform essential job duties, including assisting with resident mobility and transfers, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or a related healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist and in accordance with each resident’s treatment plan.
• Help residents develop daily living skills, improve functional abilities, and use adaptive equipment.
• Assist with resident assessments, care planning, and discharge planning.
• Document treatment, resident responses, and progress accurately and promptly.
• Communicate changes in resident needs and recommend treatment adjustments to the Occupational Therapist.
• Educate residents and families on home programs, adaptive equipment, and techniques that support independence.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain a safe, clean therapy environment and follow infection prevention procedures.
• Protect resident privacy and provide care with kindness, dignity, and respect.

Benefits

• Full-time nurse practitioner support and an interdisciplinary approach to care.
• Professional growth opportunities in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care.
• A supportive, respectful workplace culture that recognizes physical, emotional, social, and intellectual well-being.

What This Job Offers

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