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Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant

Sweetwater Care~$40–$60/hrtypicalHiawatha, KSFull TimePosted 1w ago

About the job

Looking for a COTA to join out In House Team!

We are currently seeking a caring and dynamic Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistants who are looking for an opportunity to share your skills and experience with the best rehabilitation team. You will work in a skilled nursing environment making a tremendous difference in the lives of your patients and helping them regain a quality of life. If you have a true passion for providing seniors with unparalleled short- and long-term care, and if you meet our qualifications, we want to talk with you Apply Today!

Why Join Us?

We believe our team is the foundation of exceptional care. We are proud to foster a workplace culture built on compassion, respect, and professional growth. Whether you're providing direct care or supporting our operations, your contributions are deeply valued and make a lasting impact on the lives of our residents and their families.

The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop, and assist in facilitating our Occupational Therapy Services in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, regulations to assure that the highest degree of quality care can be always maintained.

Pay Based on experience.

PTA- Jobs and Responsibilities

  • Treat patients according to the treatment plan of care developed by and under the supervision of the Licensed Occupational Therapist.
  • Communicate with the Occupational Therapist any pertinent information concerning patient progress, concerns, and plans.
  • Be proficient in therapeutic needs to treat patients based on their presentation and instructions given by the Occupational Therapist
  • Participate in patient Plan of care meetings if asked by the Director of Rehab.
  • Record treatment notes, progress notes, provide objective input for discharge summaries and complete daily billing of services per policy and procedure
  • Adherence to State Required practice acts, code of conduct, ethics during professional practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Adherence to Company requires policy, procedures and code of conduct
  • Active State Licensure or certification needed
  • Other duties, responsibilities and actives may change or be assigned to you at any time with or without notice, from DOR or NHA.

Affirmative Action Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively seek to recruit, hire, and promote individuals from all backgrounds, including but not limited to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We are proud to be an affirmative action employer and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, it is the policy of the facility to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Administrator.

From Sweetwater Care's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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Sweetwater Care operates 8 (source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information, opens in a new tab) Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Colorado and Montana. Its job board posts jobs for therapists, nurses and nursing assistants. Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information

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