Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Help Patients Regain Independence. Build Your Career with Harvest Healthcare Services.

At Harvest Healthcare Services, we believe rehabilitation is about more than recovery, it's about helping people regain confidence, independence, and the ability to enjoy everyday life. Our therapy team delivers exceptional, patient-centered care. If you're a compassionate Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant who enjoys making a meaningful difference, we'd love to have you on our team.

Position Summary

Harvest Healthcare Services is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to provide high-quality occupational therapy services under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist. This position plays a vital role in helping patients regain functional independence through individualized treatment plans designed to improve daily living skills, mobility, strength, safety, and overall quality of life. We Care for minds, bodies, and goals.

Responsibilities:

• Provide occupational therapy treatments in accordance with physician orders, state practice guidelines, and established plans of care. 
• Assist the Occupational Therapist with resident evaluations, treatment planning, and goal development. 
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes or recommendations to the Occupational Therapist. 
• Document treatments accurately and maintain timely therapy and billing documentation. 
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic techniques, adaptive equipment, home programs, and safety recommendations. 
• Coordinate therapy schedules with the interdisciplinary care team. 
• Participate in discharge planning and recommend appropriate follow-up services. 
• Supervise rehabilitation aides, students, or volunteers as permitted by state regulations. 
• Participate in Quality Assurance activities and departmental meetings. 
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, infection prevention standards, OSHA regulations, and company policies. 
• Promote a safe, respectful, and patient-centered rehabilitation environment. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program. 
• Current Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) license in the state where services are provided. 
• Current CPR certification (preferred or required based on facility). 
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with therapists, nursing staff, physicians, residents, and families. 
• Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care is preferred but not required. 
• Commitment to continuing education and professional growth. 

Why Join Harvest Healthcare Services?

We believe in supporting our team members both professionally and personally. Eligible employees enjoy a competitive benefits package that may include:

• Competitive pay      
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 
• 401(k) with Company Match 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Continuing Education Opportunities 
• Supportive Therapy Leadership 
• Collaborative Interdisciplinary Team Environment 

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and reach throughout the workday. 
• Safely assist with patient transfers, mobility, and therapeutic activities. 
• Lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. 
• Operate therapy equipment and standard office equipment. 
• Maintain predictable attendance and travel between assigned facilities as needed. 

Join the Harvest Healthcare Services Team

If you're passionate about helping patients regain independence and want to work alongside an experienced rehabilitation team dedicated to clinical excellence, Harvest Healthcare Services is the place for you.

Apply today and help make every step toward recovery count.

The Orchards is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

As part of The Orchards team, you can help our residents experience the best service and quality care during their nursing home, assisted living, rehab and independent living stays.