Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Legacy Health Services • 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. Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, the COTA provides individualized occupational therapy services to help residents strengthen daily living skills, improve functional abilities, and reach their care goals. The role includes supporting assessments, care planning, and discharge planning; documenting treatment and progress; educating residents and families; and collaborating with nursing staff and other members of the interdisciplinary team. The COTA maintains a safe, clean therapy environment, follows infection prevention procedures, and protects resident privacy while providing care with kindness, dignity, and respect.

Hillside Plaza describes itself as a community-focused care provider with a supportive and respectful environment for employees. Team members can collaborate with colleagues, receive full-time nurse practitioner support, and continue developing skills in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term 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

• Meaningful work making a difference in residents’ daily lives.
• A supportive, collaborative team.
• Full-time nurse practitioner support and an interdisciplinary approach to care.
• Opportunities for professional growth in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care.
• A workplace culture that recognizes employees’ physical, emotional, social, and intellectual well-being.

What This Job Offers

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