Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Cherrelyn Healthcare Center

Palmer Lake, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$32–$40
SKILLS
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Case Management, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Clinical Competency, Communication Skills, Dental Insurance, Documentation, Healthcare, Leadership, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Organizational Skills, Team Player, Time Management, Treatment Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Vision Plan
LOCATION
Palmer Lake, CO
POSTED
Today

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) — Cherrelyn Healthcare Center | Littleton, CO

Part-Time & Full-Time | $32–$40/hr DOE


What You're Walking Into

Cherrelyn Healthcare Center is a 176-bed skilled nursing facility in Littleton, CO, part of Stellar Senior Living and operating for 12+ years. That kind of longevity in this industry means something: stable leadership, consistent census, and a therapy team that's built real culture over time.

You'll work directly alongside our OTs to help residents rebuild the functional skills that matter most to them. This is hands-on, relationship-driven rehab work in a structured SNF environment.


The Role

As a COTA, you'll carry an assigned caseload under OT supervision, implementing individualized treatment plans focused on ADLs, functional mobility, and quality-of-life outcomes.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

  • Deliver OT treatment plans under the supervising OT's direction
  • Work with residents on ADL retraining, fine motor skills, strength, balance, and daily functional tasks
  • Track and document resident progress accurately and on schedule
  • Educate residents and families on techniques, adaptive equipment, and home carry-over strategies
  • Collaborate with nursing, PT, SLP, and care coordination teams
  • Maintain organized, safe treatment spaces in compliance with facility and state standards
  • Participate in ongoing clinical training and competency development

What We Offer

  • $33–$40/hr, based on experience
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid Time Off + paid holidays
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Paid bi-weekly
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
  • A tenured therapy team — no constant turnover, no starting over every 6 months
  • Real advancement pathways within a growing, multi-community company

Who's a Strong Fit

  • COTAs who want consistent, meaningful caseloads — not rushed 15-minute sessions
  • Clinicians who enjoy building relationships with older adults over a full course of care
  • Therapists ready to step into a collaborative, long-standing SNF team
  • People who take documentation seriously and can work both independently and under OT supervision

Requirements

  • Active Colorado COTA licensure/certification in good standing
  • Associate's degree from an accredited OTA program
  • Minimum 1 year of COTA experience (SNF or post-acute preferred)
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Physical ability to assist with patient mobility and perform repetitive therapeutic tasks
  • Complete the brief screening questions as part of your application

Who we are

"Our supreme goal is to do and be the best in all we undertake, and to provide a Stellar life for our residents, their families, and our employees." - Evrett Benton, CEO

If you are looking for a company and team that understands the value of people, then look no further!

Stellar Senior Living is a premier assisted living and memory care provider in the Western United States. Founded in 2012, we have experienced consistent growth, adding senior living communities to our family each year. We continue to grow and are looking for top talent to join our team and help us continue the journey.

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Cherrelyn Healthcare Center / Stellar Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer.

About the Company

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