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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) PRN

Independence Rehab·Scottsbluff, Nebraska

Other·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 4 days ago
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About the role

Provide patient-centered occupational therapy services to a medically complex geriatric population in a skilled nursing facility. Focus on functional outcomes, quality of life, and safe transitions to the next level of care.

PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Northfield Retirement Communities Independence Rehab is actively seeking a compassionate, motivated PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team. At Independence Rehab, we are passionate about helping people stay independent in the later chapters of life. We partner closely with skilled nursing facilities to provide patient-centered therapy services focused on functional outcomes, quality of life, and safe transitions to the next level of care. We are a therapist-friendly, people-first organization that believes in: Leading with integrity Empowering people Delivering outcomes Why Therapists Enjoy Working With Independence Rehab: Flexible PRN scheduling No minimum hours required Supportive team environment Therapist-focused leadership Opportunities for mentorship and clinical growth Realistic productivity expectations We advocate for our clinicians and support long-term success Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Experience Includes: Treating a medically complex geriatric population Functional mobility and transfer training Adaptive ADL retraining Collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams If there are areas where you would like additional support or training, we are happy to help provide mentorship and competency development.

Qualifications

Current Nebraska COTA license SNF experience preferred, but not required Compassion for the geriatric population Strong communication and teamwork skills While we prefer candidates with at least one year of SNF experience, we are always excited to connect with caring, passionate therapists who are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. We would love to hear from you!

Requirements

Must hold a current Nebraska COTA license and possess compassion for the geriatric population. While one year of SNF experience is preferred, it is not required.

  • professional certificate
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Geriatric Care
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Transfer Training
  • Functional Mobility
  • Patient-Centered Therapy
  • Adaptive ADL Retraining

Benefits

  • Supportive team environment
  • Flexible PRN scheduling
  • Mentorship and clinical growth opportunities

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Posted
Jul 24, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Independence Rehab

Independence Rehab is a nationwide contract therapy company providing Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy services to skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities. Our over 3500% growth rate since inception is due almost entirely to performance-based...

Salary listed on 5 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size501-1,000 employees
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