COTA Bellingham

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Full Time

Bellingham at Orchard | Bellingham WA Independence Rehab

Independence Rehab is actively seeking a Full-Time Outpatient Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)to join our therapy team atBellingham at Orchard, a well-regarded Assisted Living facility in Bellingham, WA.

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 benefitof 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 Washington State Occupational Therapy Assistant (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