Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Full-Time

Independence Rehab • Everett, WA

1d • 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 intended to help people regain function, independence, and confidence.

In this skilled nursing role, the COTA will work collaboratively with the therapy team to support residents in rehabilitation, recovery, and long-term care, helping them make meaningful progress and improve quality of life. The caseload includes diverse patients and may include occasional clinically complex cases. Competency training is available, and the organization offers flexible daily scheduling to support work-life balance while meeting patient needs.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Support residents through rehabilitation, recovery, and long-term care.
• Perform and assist with all types of transfers.
• Provide adaptive activities of daily living (ADL) retraining and functional task practice.
• Collaborate closely with the evaluating occupational therapist and interdisciplinary care team.

Benefits

• Flexible daily scheduling.
• Continuing education benefit of up to $750 per year for approved courses.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• 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
• Education Level: Associate degree