Occupational Therapy Assistant
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in Tennessee post a median of $32.28 an hour, the middle half $30.43–$35.88, across 6 jobs that state their pay. Occupational therapy assistants employed in Tennessee earn a median of $30.01 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
Occupational therapy assistants in Tennessee: pay by town and employer
About the job
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Full-Time
Chattanooga Health and Rehab Center | Chattanooga, TN
Full-Time
Shift: Day shift
Vertical Health Services is hiring Occupational Therapy Assistants to join our in-house therapy team in Chattanooga, TN. We're a locally managed, rapidly growing provider offering one consistent location, no travel between buildings, and supportive local leadership.
What You'll Do
- Assist in delivering treatment plans across a diverse caseload - orthopedic, neurological, short-term rehab, and long-term care
- Work under the direction of the supervising Occupational Therapist to support patients' functional independence
- Collaborate with an in-house interdisciplinary therapy team
- Document care and track patient progress in line with SNF standards
- Use current equipment and modalities
Why Work Here
- One facility, zero travel between buildings
- New local leadership focused on quality and collaboration
- Reasonable productivity expectations
- Paid CEUs and ongoing clinical training
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- $100/month company HSA contribution
- Daily Pay option
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employer-paid life insurance (1x annual salary)
- 20 days PTO
- Personal day benefit
- Flexible scheduling options
- Career development and advancement opportunities
What You'll Need
- Active Occupational Therapy Assistant license in Tennessee (or eligibility)
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
- Strong interpersonal skills and a patient-centered approach
SNF experience is a plus, but new grads are encouraged to apply.
New to skilled nursing? Many COTAs here treat the same diagnoses seen in hospital settings with more time to connect with and care for each patient.
Apply today and join a team where your work is valued and your growth is supported.
Vertical Health Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic.
From Chattanooga Health and Rehab Center's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Chattanooga Health and Rehab Center
Chattanooga Health and Rehab Center is a 127 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Chattanooga Health and Rehab Center, opens in a new tab)-bed nursing home in Chattanooga, TN, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, therapists and nursing assistants. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Chattanooga Health and Rehab Center
Based in Chattanooga, TNHires in TennesseePay on its listings: 33.3% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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