Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Parkside Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation – Ellijay, GA
Parkside Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation is currently seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our skilled nursing facility team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping residents improve their independence and quality of life through occupational therapy.
What We Offer:
- Weekly Pay
- Up to $85,000 per year
- $6,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Flexible Schedule – Full-Time / Part-Time / PRN
Responsibilities
- Assist in implementing individualized treatment plans under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist
- Provide therapy treatments and therapeutic activities as directed
- Document patient progress and outcomes accurately and in a timely manner
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care
- Educate residents and families on therapeutic exercises and activities to support recovery and independence
Requirements
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license
- Experience in skilled nursing, rehab, home health, or acute care settings preferred
- Strong knowledge of patient care, medical terminology, and rehabilitation practices
- Ability to work with geriatric patients in a long-term care setting
- Compassionate and patient-focused approach
Why Parkside Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation ?
Benefits We Offer:
- Medical insurance
- Dental & vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employer-paid basic life insurance with AD&D
- Supplemental insurance options (Aflac) — disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity & whole life coverage
Plus, we take care of our team with:
- Gym membership reimbursement
- Monthly raffles (including VIP parking & gift cards)
- Employee of the Month (by department)
- Monthly birthday celebrations
- Quarterly anniversary celebrations
- PTO cash-out at 100% (end of year)
- Opportunities for growth & advancement
- Daily hot meals
- Coffee & tea station
- Snack cart
- Free Parkside merch (including winter apparel)
- Free uniforms — and more!
Join a team that values, supports, and celebrates you every day.
Join our team and help make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents every day.
Pay: Up to $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
