Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Position Overview

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – Full Time – Basin/Worland, WY.

Pay Range: $25.00 - $34.00 per hour (DOE).

We are a mission‑driven team committed to exceptional rehabilitation. You will serve diverse patient populations and have opportunities for professional growth.

• Recognition of Expertise & Growth:
  Advancing as you pursue continuing education, certifications, specializations, and leadership.
• Reward for Contribution:
  Rewards for engagement, innovation, and contribution to our team and the broader field of physical therapy.
• Competitive Pay:
  Compensation that is consistently above regional averages.
• Progression & Retention:
  Pathways for progression and advancement, so you grow with us.
• Value for Experience & Effort:
  Placement that honors the breadth of your experience and dedication you bring to our shared goals.

• Sign‑on Bonuses that ease transitions and reward long‑term commitment.
• Comprehensive Benefits that support your health, security, and future through medical, dental, vision, disability, and retirement options.
• Professional Growth Support with time and cost assistance for continuing education and advanced training.
• A Mission‑Driven Culture to “Make Impossible Experiences Possible” as part of one of the oldest and only non‑profit rehabilitation organizations.
• Community Connection that enriches your practice by transforming lives, strengthening communities, and setting a new standard of care across rural Wyoming.

Applies skills learned during academic training, educational programs, and practical experience to treat patient/family needs.

• Demonstrates competency in implementation of treatment plans. Documents appropriately. Evaluates effectiveness of plan and modifies as indicated, following consulting the Occupational Therapist.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills when interacting with families, physicians, patients and others involved in a patient’s care to promote an environment of cooperation and respect.
• Provides appropriate information at meetings such as team and family conferences, home health conferences, rehab clinic meetings and others as necessary.
• Maintains current knowledge of therapy techniques appropriate to the patients at Gottsche Rehab Center through attendance of in‑service classes and the appropriate amount of continuing education as required by state licensure.
• Assists in appropriate treatments or portions thereof, assesses the accuracy, thoroughness and appropriateness of the care they provide and then provides feedback to the Department Head.
• Seeks necessary information and input from staff, physicians and other health care professionals to ensure ongoing appropriate patient care.
• Has knowledge in the use of therapy devices including exercise tables, fitness equipment, assistive devices, wheelchairs, pulleys, weights and other equipment common to the practice of physical therapy.
• Demonstrates an awareness of safety in all aspects of patient care.
• Performs other duties related to the position as needed. Job duties are subject to change as the department evolves and changes.
• Participates in HIPAA training and awareness programs and abides by all privacy and security rules as required by Federal Law under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.
• Will complete activity assessments on hospital patients within 24 hours of receiving a swing bed referral.
• Will deliver activities to all swing bed patients daily and will strive to treat hospital patients twice per day as applicable.

• Graduate of an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Currently certified in the State of Wyoming or eligible for certification.
• Certified in CPR.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and excellent computer skills.
• Exceptional ability to work with employees under fast‑paced working conditions.
• Must meet all requirements of Gottsche's automobile insurance carrier.
• Ability to attend educational training and seminars.

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance (Covered at 100% for employee)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Join us in delivering care that’s more than treatment, it’s ROOTED Care. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and bring your expertise to a team that values innovation, compassion, and results, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us shape the future of rehabilitation at Gottsche Rehabilitation.