Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
At Villa Manor Care Center, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive and community-focused environment. Located in Lakewood, CO, our skilled nursing and rehabilitation center provides short-term rehabilitation, short-term care, and post-operative recovery. Our team approach to care connects dedicated staff with state-of-the-art rehab equipment and an onsite physician. Our facility has a CMS rating of 4 and is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best Nursing Homes for 2026 for high-performing short-term rehab as well as long-term care.
About the Role
The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) provides direct rehab care in occupational therapy to patients upon physician referral under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Requirements
- NBCOT certified upon hire (renewal optional going forward)
- Graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy (ASOT)
- Currently registered/licensed in applicable State; must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment
- One (1) year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply
- CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation; must remain current during employment
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email
- Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times
- Knowledgeable of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facilities
- Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Responsibilities
- Follow occupational treatment plans for patients under the direction of the supervising OT
- Chart appropriately and timely
- Utilize therapy software accurately
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Assist in the evacuation of patients
- Participate in community health matters/projects as appropriate
- Liaison with patients, families, and support departments to plan for patient needs
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
- Perform proficiently in all competency areas, including patient rights, safety, and sanitation
- Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures
- Display integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct
- Complete mandatory Code of Conduct and compliance training
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
- Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
Pay
- Full Time: $30 to $40 per hour
- PRN: $32 to $42 per hour