COTA Bellingham

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Full Time

Bellingham at Orchard | Bellingham WA
Independence Rehab

Independence Rehab is actively seeking a Full-Time Outpatient Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our therapy team at Bellingham at Orchard , a well-regarded Assisted Living facility in Bellingham, WA.

At Independence Rehab, our mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered therapy services that help individuals regain function, independence, and confidence. We are proud to be a people-first organization , guided by our core values: Lead with integrity. Empower people. Deliver outcomes.

About the Role

As a COTA in a skilled nursing setting, you'll work collaboratively with the therapy team to support residents through rehabilitation, recovery, and long-term care-helping them achieve meaningful progress and improved quality of life.

SNF Practice Highlights

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  Treat a diverse caseload, including occasional clinically complex patients

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  Perform and assist with all types of transfers

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  Provide adaptive ADL retraining and functional task practice

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  Collaborate closely with the evaluating OT and interdisciplinary care team

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  Competency training is available -we're happy to support your growth in any of these areas

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What We Offer

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  Flexible daily scheduling - we'll work with you to support work-life balance while meeting patient needs

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  Continuing education benefit of up to $750 per year for approved courses

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  Medical, dental, and vision insurance

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  Employer-matching 401(k) retirement plan

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  Up to three weeks of paid time off annually

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  Supportive, collaborative therapy culture

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Requirements

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  Current Washington State Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) license in good standing

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  Associate degree from an accredited OTA program

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  Organized, self-motivated, and patient-focused

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  Passion for working with the geriatric population

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  One year of SNF experience preferred, but newer clinicians with strong interest in geriatrics are encouraged to apply

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