Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant; COTA - Skilled Nursing

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Skilled Nursing - Full Time

Match your passion for patient care with Good Samaritan’s community‑focused, faith‑based mission dedicated to quality health and service for seniors.

Facility: GSS NE Grand Island Vlg

Location: Grand Island, NE

Address: 4075 Timberline St, Grand Island, NE 68803, USA

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 36.00

Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50 per hour

The Skilled Rehab and Home Health team at Good Samaritan Grand Island and Hastings seeks to hire a COTA to provide therapy services in Skilled Nursing Facilities and surrounding Home Health clients. The role is full‑time (35‑40 hours weekly, Monday–Friday with flexible weekend/holiday coverage). New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Travel between patients and facilities is paid, with mileage reimbursement.

Assist patients/residents/clients with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan under Occupational Therapist supervision. Provide, monitor, and record therapy services for physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial impairments. Select, implement, and modify therapeutic activities aligned with patient goals and practice standards. Communicate observations and documentation to the supervising therapist. Perform related duties as needed. Focus may include post‑acute, long‑term care, and home health environments.

• Appropriate education level in accordance with state licensure requirements.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state(s) of practice.
• When working at a Sanford Health Facility (preferred for GSS Facilities):
  Must also be certified as a COTA through NBCOT and comply with supervision and licensing standards of the state(s) where services are provided.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment.

Good Samaritan offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; work/life balance programs; and generous time‑off. Total Rewards information is available at

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for your online application, please call 1‑877‑673‑0854 or email talent.

The Good Samaritan maintains a Drug‑Free Workplace Policy. Accepted offers will require drug screening and pre‑employment background checks.

Req Number: R‑0244047

Job Function: Allied Health