Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Full-Time | Peterson Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | Wheeling, WV

Peterson Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our therapy team!

If you enjoy helping residents reach their goals, regain independence, and improve their quality of life, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a supportive clinical team.

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision benefits available
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Employee referral bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities
• Supportive leadership and collaborative therapy team
• Opportunities to develop your clinical skills and advance your career

As a COTA, you will work under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist to provide quality occupational therapy services to our residents.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide occupational therapy treatments according to established care plans.
• Assist residents in improving strength, mobility, coordination, and independence with daily activities.
• Implement individualized treatment programs under the direction of an Occupational Therapist.
• Monitor residents' progress and communicate changes to the supervising therapist and care team.
• Document treatments and resident progress accurately and timely.
• Educate and encourage residents throughout the rehabilitation process.
• Collaborate with nursing and other interdisciplinary team members to support resident goals.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and positive environment for residents.

• Current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) credential.
• Appropriate state licensure or eligibility to practice in West Virginia.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and team oriented.
• Passion for helping residents achieve greater independence.
• Previous skilled nursing or rehabilitation experience is preferred but not required.

At Peterson Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, we believe therapy is about more than completing exercises—it's about helping residents regain confidence, independence, and quality of life.

Peterson Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Wheeling, WV