What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) position at Independence Rehab?
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Full Time
Meadow Brook Rehab and Mount Olympus Rehab / Salt Lake City UT
Independence Rehab
Independence Rehab is actively seeking a Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our therapy team at Meadow Brook NursingRehab and Mount Olympus NursingRehab in Salt Lake City. These facilities are less than 10 minutes apart. You will split time between both facilities on a regular basis.
At Independence Rehab, our mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered therapy services that help individuals regain function, independence, and confidence. We are proud to be a people-first organization, guided by our core values: Lead with integrity. Empower people. Deliver outcomes.
About the Role
As a COTA in a skilled nursing setting, you'll work collaboratively with the therapy team to support residents through rehabilitation, recovery, and long-term care-helping them achieve meaningful progress and improved quality of life.
SNF Practice Highlights
Treat a diverse caseload, including occasional clinically complex patients
Perform and assist with all types of transfers
Provide adaptive ADL retraining and functional task practice
Collaborate closely with the evaluating OT and interdisciplinary care team
Competency training is available-we're happy to support your growth in any of these areas
What We Offer
Flexible daily scheduling - we'll work with you to support work-life balance while meeting patient needs
Continuing education benefit of up to $750 per year for approved courses
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-matching 401(k) retirement plan
Up to three weeks of paid time off annually
Supportive, collaborative therapy culture
Requirements
Current Utah Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) license in good standing
Associate degree from an accredited OTA program
Organized, self-motivated, and patient-focused
Passion for working with the geriatric population
One year of SNF experience preferred, but newer clinicians with strong interest in geriatrics are encouraged to apply
Salary : $750