# Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Skilled Nursing Facility

**Company:** [Supplied Talent](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/4GPj7ki1dLRewV8fyPKJNg.md)
**Location:** Las Animas, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

**Location:** Las Animas, CO **Job Type:** Full-Time **Setting:** Skilled Nursing / Long-Term Care

**About the Opportunity**

A well-established skilled nursing facility in Las Animas, Colorado is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join its rehabilitation team. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on residents' independence and quality of life in a close-knit, community-focused facility in southeastern Colorado. You'll work alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team in a setting where your contributions are visible and valued.

**What You'll Do**

-   Provide occupational therapy treatments under the supervision and plan of care established by a licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)
-   Help residents improve or restore skills needed for daily living — ADLs, fine motor function, cognitive tasks, and safe mobility
-   Document treatment sessions, progress, and outcomes accurately and timely in the EMR (Point of Care / PCC or similar)
-   Communicate resident progress and concerns to the supervising OT and interdisciplinary care team
-   Educate residents, families, and caregivers on adaptive techniques and home exercise programs
-   Support discharge planning and contribute to care plan meetings as needed
-   Maintain compliance with state, federal, and facility regulations, including Medicare/Medicaid documentation standards

**What You'll Bring**

-   Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
-   Current NBCOT certification (COTA)
-   Active Colorado OTA license (or eligibility/willingness to obtain — license reciprocity candidates welcome)
-   CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)
-   New grads welcome — SNF or long-term care experience a plus
-   Strong documentation skills and a team-first, resident-centered mindset

**What's Offered**

-   Competitive hourly rate, commensurate with experience
-   Health, dental, and vision insurance
-   401(k) with employer match
-   Paid time off and holiday pay
-   Continuing education support and license reimbursement
-   Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate