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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Full Time
Bellingham at Orchard | Bellingham WA
Independence Rehab
Independence Rehab is actively seeking a Full-Time Outpatient Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our therapy team at Bellingham at Orchard, a well-regarded Assisted Living facility in Bellingham, WA.
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
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Treat a diverse caseload, including occasional clinically complex patients
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Perform and assist with all types of transfers
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Provide adaptive ADL retraining and functional task practice
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Collaborate closely with the evaluating OT and interdisciplinary care team
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Competency training is available-we're happy to support your growth in any of these areas
What We Offer
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Flexible daily scheduling - we'll work with you to support work-life balance while meeting patient needs
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Continuing education benefit of up to $750 per year for approved courses
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Employer-matching 401(k) retirement plan
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Up to three weeks of paid time off annually
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Supportive, collaborative therapy culture
Requirements
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Current Washington State Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) license in good standing
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Associate degree from an accredited OTA program
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Organized, self-motivated, and patient-focused
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Passion for working with the geriatric population
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One year of SNF experience preferred, but newer clinicians with strong interest in geriatrics are encouraged to apply
Salary : $750