Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
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This posting states $28–$40 an hour. Occupational therapy assistants employed in Rhode Island earn a median of $32.07 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Skilled Nursing Rehab Team!!!
Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Nursing
Full-time, Part-time, and PRN opportunities available!
1 Dawn Hill Rd, Bristol, RI 02809
Pay: $28–$40/hour (based FT, PT, PRN and experience)
Quick Highlights
- Full benefits: health, dental, vision, PTO
- Supportive rehab team with strong interdisciplinary collaboration
- Flexible full-time scheduling options
- Stable skilled nursing setting with consistent caseload
About the Role
We are actively hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehab department at Dawn Hill Home in Bristol, RI. This is a great opportunity for a COTA who enjoys working in a skilled nursing environment and wants a supportive, team-based culture with consistent patient care...
What You’ll Do
- Provide OT treatment under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist
- Implement individualized treatment plans to support resident function and independence
- Document care accurately and in a timely manner
- Collaborate with nursing and rehab teams to ensure continuity of care
- Educate residents and staff on exercises, positioning, transfers, and adaptive equipment
- Support safe mobility, ADLs, and discharge planning recommendations
- Maintain treatment areas and ensure safe therapy environments
What We’re Looking For
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
- Active Rhode Island COTA license
- Long-term care or geriatrics experience preferred (not required)
- Strong communication skills and a team-first mindset
- Passion for functional, resident-centered care
Why People Join (and Stay)
This is a stable rehab environment where your work is valued, your input is heard, and your role directly impacts resident independence and quality of life. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that supports both clinical excellence and professional growth.
Apply Today
If you’re looking for a consistent, supportive rehab setting with strong leadership and a great team culture, we’d love to hear from you.
Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Nursing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law..
From Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Nursing'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 Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Nursing
Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Nursing hires nurses, nursing assistants and therapists in Bristol, Rhode Island.
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