Symbria·Erie, Pennsylvania
As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, the role involves working closely with the Occupational Therapist to establish goals and execute treatment plans creatively. Responsibilities also include maintaining productivity standards, completing required documentation, and helping patients achieve critical outcomes.
Overview Are you a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) with a desire to impact the lives of the older adult population? If so, our Rehab Teams at Brevellier Village and The Residences at Presqse Isle (Assisted Living) in Erie, PA seeking its next employee-owner team member.
Please note that this FULL TIME role will split between 2 of our communities in Erie equal hours at each. Must be willing to travel to both, sometimes on the same day. They are less than 8 miles apart. This position comes with a $1,500 sign on bonus!! 🎓 New grads are encouraged to apply! We provide mentorship, training, and hands-on experience to help you grow in your career.
As a Full Time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), you will work closely with the Occupational Therapist to establish appropriate goals and creatively execute the treatment plans. As a member of our interdisciplinary team, you will be required to maintain productivity standards and complete required documentation. More importantly, you will help your patients achieve critical outcomes while acting as a trusted partner to the community you serve.
Be a graduate of an accredited school for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants. Hold a valid or pending (for newer graduates) state license. It’s great to have had acute care, long-term care and/or rehabilitation experience but not always required! New grads welcome to apply! Why work for us? We are a 100% employee-owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). You, along with your co-workers, have an ownership stake in this company! For more than 20 years, Symbria has been providing an outstanding work environment for talented employees to deliver patient-centered care to the geriatric population in senior-living and post-acute settings. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Short/Long term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Employee Assistance Programs Paid Time Off (PTO) Tuition/CEU Reimbursement Symbria’s Talent Team handles candidate communication directly rather than utilizing outside agencies; if interested in this role, direct application to the job posting and contact with a Symbria talent team member is recommended. All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service. #LI-ONSITE
Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited school for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and hold a valid or pending state license. Experience in acute care, long-term care, or rehabilitation is beneficial but not always required, and new graduates are welcome.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, allied health employers commonly look for diagnostic medical sonographers with an approved diploma or degree, current ARDMS certification, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with medical staff and patients. These roles can be competitive because employers want candidates who are both technically prepared and comfortable in patient-facing settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and prepare examples of independent clinical work before applying.
