Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | COTA

Full-Time | Permanent | $28.00–$35.00/hour
Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

Above All Talent Solutions is seeking a compassionate, resident-centered Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA/COTA) for a full-time, permanent opportunity in a skilled nursing facility in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, you will help adult and geriatric residents improve or maintain functional independence, safety, and participation in meaningful daily activities.

Working under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT), you will implement individualized treatment plans, support residents as they work toward their functional goals, and communicate progress to the supervising therapist. You will collaborate with therapy professionals, nursing, residents, and families to support coordinated, high-quality rehabilitation services.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Permanent Clinical Opportunity: Join a rehabilitation team in a full-time, direct-hire Occupational Therapy Assistant position.

• Meaningful Resident Impact: Help residents build daily living skills, adapt to changing abilities, and participate more safely in their routines.

• Transparent Compensation: Earn $28.00–$35.00 per hour, based on clinical experience and qualifications.

• Professional Development: Access continuing education and advancement opportunities within a growing therapy organization.

• Simple Application: Apply directly through our career portal. No cover letter is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement occupational therapy interventions under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist and in accordance with the established plan of care.

• Provide training in activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), functional mobility, and meaningful routines to support resident independence and safety.

• Carry out therapeutic activities and exercises, adaptive equipment training, positioning strategies, and energy-conservation techniques as directed by the supervising therapist.

• Observe resident responses to treatment, document functional performance, and communicate progress, barriers, and changes in condition to the supervising Occupational Therapist.

• Contribute observations and treatment information to support the Occupational Therapist's evaluation, care-plan updates, and discharge planning.

• Complete timely, accurate treatment documentation and other assigned clinical records in accordance with facility policies, payer requirements, and applicable regulations.

• Educate residents, families, caregivers, and facility staff on techniques, equipment use, and safety strategies established within the occupational therapy plan of care.

• Participate in interdisciplinary communication, care conferences, and quality-improvement activities while maintaining a safe, organized treatment environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program that meets Minnesota licensure requirements.

• Licensure: Current, unrestricted Minnesota Occupational Therapy Assistant license, or ability to obtain licensure before the start date.

• Clinical Experience: New graduates are encouraged to apply. Prior fieldwork or clinical experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, post-acute rehabilitation, inpatient rehabilitation, or acute care is a plus.

• Clinical Skills: Ability to implement individualized treatment interventions, observe resident performance, and communicate effectively with the supervising Occupational Therapist.

• Communication & Organization: Strong documentation, time-management, teamwork, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate treatment and documentation responsibilities.

• Resident-Centered Approach: Commitment to ethical rehabilitation practices and care that supports residents' functional goals, dignity, and quality of life.

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Pay Range: $28.00–$35.00, based on clinical experience, background, and qualifications.

The hiring employer offers the following benefits for eligible employees, subject to applicable plan terms and program requirements:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Supplemental insurance options

• 401(k) retirement program

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Referral bonuses

• Continuing education

• Advancement opportunities within a growing therapy organization

How to Apply

Apply directly through our career portal. No cover letter is required. Qualified applicants will be contacted promptly to discuss their background, the role, and next steps.

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