Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Part-Time
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Bellingham South of Cascadia LLC
Bellingham, WA, US
Summary
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant will administer treatment programs and assist patients with rehabilitative exercises under the direction of an Occupational Therapist. They are also responsible for monitoring patient progress and instructing families on home programs and the use of adaptive equipment.
Job Description
Description
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Highland Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia | Bellingham, WA
Pay: $35.00–$38.00/hour, DOE
Make a Real Difference — Every Day
Highland Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia is looking for a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehabilitation team. In this role, you'll work closely with our Occupational Therapist to help residents build strength, regain independence, and improve their quality of life through hands-on, everyday activities.
If you enjoy working directly with patients, collaborating with a supportive clinical team, and being part of the moments that matter most in someone's recovery, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Administer treatment programs with specific goals based on each resident's/patient's capacity and tolerance, under physician direction
- Assist patients with rehabilitative activities and exercises as outlined in the treatment plan developed by the OT
- Apply sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation, and monitoring of patient progress
- Help instruct residents/patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, and use of adaptive equipment
- Maintain punctual, regular attendance for assigned shifts
What You Bring
Education:
Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program
Licensure/Certification:
- Current COTA license (required)
- Current CPR certification (required)
Experience:
Six months of long-term care experience preferred (new grads welcome to apply)
Why Highland Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia?
We're proud to offer a workplace where clinical staff are respected, supported, and given the resources to do their best work for the residents we serve in the Bellingham community.
Ready to bring your skills to a team that values you? Apply today to join Highland Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia as our next Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Highland Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
Qualifications
Education:
Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program.
Licenses/Certification:
Current COTA license required.
Current CPR certification required.
Experience:
Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
Cascadia was formed when partners from the skilled nursing and real estate development industry joined forces with a common purpose in mind – to provide a high level of care to patients and families within the region they call home. Our goal is to provide a motivating environment for our employees based on the values of quality work, empowerment and accountability. Cascadia is driven by honest hard work and we believe that strong partnerships and quality care are the outcome.
Founded
2015
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Eagle, Idaho
Cascadia was formed when partners from the skilled nursing and real estate development industry joined forces with a common purpose in mind – to provide a high level of care to patients and families within the region they call home. Our goal is to provide a motivating environment for our employees based on the values of quality work, empowerment and accountability. Cascadia is driven by honest hard work and we believe that strong partnerships and quality care are the outcome.
Founded
2015
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Eagle, Idaho
