Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Post Rehabilitation Services at Ayer Valley Rehab and Nursing

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for full‑time role in a skilled nursing facility. Join a respected team delivering personalized care to residents.

• Build lasting relationships with residents and see meaningful, long‑term progress in daily living skills, independence, and participation in activities that matter; helping them regain confidence in self‑care, leisure, and everyday occupations they value.
• Enjoy a diverse caseload with varied diagnoses (e.g., post‑stroke, dementia, orthopedic conditions, neurological disorders), allowing you to implement hands‑on, occupation‑based treatments with focused time per patient.
• Collaborate closely in a supportive interdisciplinary team, where you play a vital role in carrying out plans, reporting progress, adapting environments, and directly enhancing resident quality of life while preventing complications and supporting independence.
• Benefit from strong job stability, competitive pay potential in nursing facilities, and the chance to make a real difference in geriatric and post‑acute care amid growing demand for skilled support in daily function and meaningful engagement.

• Assist the supervising Occupational Therapist in evaluating patient status, observing during/after treatments, and reporting progress or changes.
• Implement individualized treatment plans as a COTA, including ADL retraining, adaptive techniques, cognitive strategies, fine motor exercises, and use of assistive devices for daily activities.
• Set clear goals with patients, educate them and families on expectations, and build understanding of their rehab process.
• Counsel patients and families while maintaining precise documentation for all visits, treatments, and outcomes.

We're seeking a collaborative Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) who enjoys team environments, ongoing training, CEUs, and input on decisions. Ready to bring your skills to skilled nursing therapy? Apply now!

• Active state Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license required.

• Unlimited referral bonus; up to $1,000 per successful referral.
• Multiple locations offered, but optional, for PRN coverage; potential full‑time opportunity at additional locations.
• This is a direct hire position (no agency).

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Annual reviews with raise opportunities
• CEU reimbursement
• Parental leave, disability insurance, advancement paths, and more...

We offer a comprehensive mentorship program to support new grads from day one. You'll be paired with an experienced therapist who will guide you through documentation, evaluations, treatment methods, and more. Our approach is tailored to your learning style, and as you gain confidence and begin working independently, your mentor and our clinical team will continue to provide support whenever needed.