Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

About the job

Powerback Rehabilitation is hiring a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) to work in a facility in Walla Walla, reporting to the director of rehab. The assistant carries out occupational therapy programs and recovery plans that have already been developed.

Powerback provides physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy to help older adults stay active, working in skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living communities, outpatient clinics and patients' homes.

What you'll do

• Carry out occupational therapy programs and activities
• Follow each patient's recovery plan and give therapy treatments
• Help restore and strengthen patients' physical abilities and independence
• Refer patients to other care when they need it and collaborate with other therapists

What you need

• Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program that meets AOTA and ACOTE standards
• Initial certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
• A license, or eligibility for one, as the state requires

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans for full-time staff, and dental and vision for part-time staff
• Paid time off for full-time and part-time staff
• A clinical mentorship program, starting on day one, that supports new graduates
• Free continuing education units (CEUs) online through Medbridge
• Visa or green card sponsorship and relocation help
• Employee discounts on things like wireless and TV service, home, auto, renters and pet insurance, child care and elder care
• An employee recognition program and a professional development program for clinicians