COTA - Riverwalk FT or PT - Midvale, UT
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This posting states $28–$34 an hour. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in Utah post a median of $37.41 an hour, the middle half $33.80–$37.41, across 8 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Occupational therapy assistants employed in Utah earn a median of $31.77 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Full Time
Cascades at Riverwalk | Midvale, UT
Independence Rehab
Independence Rehab is actively seeking a Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our therapy team at Cascades at Riverwalk , our flagship skilled nursing facility in Midvale, UT.
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
- Treat a diverse caseload, including occasional clinically complex patients
- Perform and assist with all types of transfers
- Provide adaptive ADL retraining and functional task practice
- Collaborate closely with the evaluating OT and interdisciplinary care team
- Competency training is available -we're happy to support your growth in any of these areas
What We Offer
- Flexible daily scheduling - we'll work with you to support work-life balance while meeting patient needs
- Continuing education benefit of up to $750 per year for approved courses
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-matching 401(k) retirement plan
- Up to three weeks of paid time off annually
- Supportive, collaborative therapy culture
Requirements
- Current Utah State OTA license in good standing
- Associate degree from an accredited OTA program
- Organized, self-motivated, and patient-focused
- Passion for working with the geriatric population
- One year of SNF experience preferred, but newer clinicians with strong interest in geriatrics are encouraged to apply
From Independence Rehab's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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