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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA / OTA (Full Time)

Preferred Therapy Solutions
Preferred Therapy Solutions Salary
Canaan, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 7/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/26/2026
Overview:

A full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant, (COTA/OTA), position is available in our sub-acute/skilled nursing rehab department located in Canaan, CT.

Geer Village Nursing and Rehab is a 120-bed facility located in picturesque Canaan, CT. Nestled close to the center of town, Geer is one of the only nursing facilities around to support the older adult population. It has a beautiful patio, responsive management, mixed caseload, and a tremendous team of clinicians who are truly dedicated to patient care!

You may have already heard that Preferred Therapy Solutions is different from other therapy companies. Let us tell you why we are a step above the rest

Excellence. Stability. Integrity.

  • We are owned and operated by therapists.
  • We focus on appropriate and ethical patient care.
  • Members of our management team have worked in the very position you are interested in.
  • We understand what therapists need to be successful.
  • We know that a healthy balance between work and family is important, so we offer a very generous paid time off package for full and part-time employees.
  • We know that continuing your education is important, so we have a great education department to help you stay up to date.

The success of our residents relies on the success of our therapists. We know that providing the highest quality care brings the highest outcome for our residents. After all, we are all in this to help those we treat reach their highest level of independence. Come join our team and be part of our success!

We Offer Competitive Rates And Great Benefits:

  • Up to 5 weeks of paid time off to start and up to 6 weeks of PTO after 5 years of employment
  • Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Rx plan/ H.S.A
  • Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
  • Continuing Education program
  • 401(k) plan with a discretionary employer match
  • Flexible schedules to promote a balance between career and personal life
  • Mentor programs for therapists interested in growing their skills or management opportunities.

Requirements:

  • Provide comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility setting
  • Work collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment
  • Possess a current Occupational Therapy Assistant license or be license eligible to practice in the state employed
  • Demonstrate strong computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and have experience with electronic documentation
  • Demonstrate good attention to detail and timeliness with documentation
  • Work well with others in a team setting
  • Be flexible with hours.

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Good Faith Rate Range: $29/hr - $34/hr

A full-time REHAB TEAM LEADER / Occupational Therapy Assistant, (COTA / OTA), position is now available in our sub-acute/skilled nursing Rehab Department.



You may have already heard that Preferred Therapy Solutions is different from other therapy companies. Let us tell you why we are a step above the rest.

Excellence. Stability. Integrity.

  • We are owned and operated by therapists.
  • We focus on appropriate and ethical patient care.
  • Members of our management team have worked in the very position you are interested in.
  • We understand what therapists need to be successful.
  • We know that a healthy balance between work and family is important, so we offer a very generous paid time off package for full and part-time employees.
  • We know that continuing your education is important, so we have a great education department to help you stay up to date.

We Offer Competitive Rates And Great Benefits:

  • Up to 5 weeks of paid time off to start and up to 6 weeks of PTO after 5 years of employment
  • Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Rx plan/ H.S.A
  • Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
  • Continuing Education program
  • 401(k) plan with a discretionary employer match
  • Flexible schedules to promote a balance between career and personal life

Qualifications:

Under the direction of a Rehab Director, a successful Rehab Team Leader will:

  • Provide daily oversight of rehabilitation services
  • Ensure efficient and effective operations of the facility's rehabilitation department
  • Provide therapy services to patients
  • Provide clinical support, training and oversight of specialty programs within his/her specific discipline.
  • Plan and coordinate with other facility therapists in the implementation of programs and procedures to optimize patient outcomes
  • Monitor patient admissions, schedules, MDS assessment periods and data
  • Provide administrative supervision of therapists in the rehabilitation department
  • Be a licensed Occupational Therapist or license eligible in the state where employed
  • Have experience as a treating therapist in the Skilled Nursing Facility setting.

The success of our residents relies on the success of our therapists. We know that providing the highest quality care brings the highest outcome for our residents. After all, we are all in this to help those we treat reach their highest level of independence. Come join our team and be part of our success!

Salary : $29 - $34

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