Occupational Therapy Assistant Jobs
Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs are open across hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, and home health agencies, from entry-level to senior and lead roles, with specializations in pediatrics, geriatrics, and physical rehabilitation. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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$5,000 SIGN-ON OR RELOCATION BONUS!
A full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant, (COTA/OTA), position is available in our sub-acute/skilled nursing rehab department located in Rockland, ME. This position offers a $5,000 bonus!
Our newly built, state-of-the-art skilled nursing facility in beautiful Rockland, Maine, offers a warm and supportive environment for our residents. This facility specializes in post-acute rehab, long-term care, and memory care services. Our facility is proud to offer stunning ocean views, private rooms, a close-knit rehab team, and a culture focused on collaborative care and compassionate service. You will play an integral role in the rehabilitation of patients with diverse medical diagnosis. You will provide individualized therapy services in a collaborative, team-oriented setting, working closely with nurses, physicians, and other rehabilitation professionals. Therapists thrive in Preferred Therapy Solutions patient first approach to rehab, with extensive clinical education, mentorship, and genuine passion for providing an excellent patient experience. Whether you're providing care for those recovering from illness or surgery, supporting long-term residents, or working with those who have memory care needs, you'll make a meaningful impact on improving our residents' quality of life.
You may have already heard that Preferred Therapy Solutions is different from other therapy companies. Let us tell you why we are a step above the rest.
Excellence. Stability. Integrity.
- We are owned and operated by therapists.
- We focus on appropriate and ethical patient care.
- Members of our management team have worked in the very position you are interested in.
- We understand what therapists need to be successful.
- We know that a healthy balance between work and family is important, so we offer a very generous paid time off package for full and part-time employees.
- We know that continuing your education is important, so we have a great education department to help you stay up to date.
The success of our residents relies on the success of our therapists. We know that providing the highest quality care brings the highest outcome for our residents. After all, we are all in this to help those we treat reach their highest level of independence. Come join our team and be part of our success!
We offer competitive rates and great benefits:
- Up to 5 weeks of paid time off to start and up to 6 weeks of PTO after 5 years of employment
- Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Rx plan/ H.S.A
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
- Continuing Education program
- 401(k) plan with a discretionary employer match
- Flexible schedules to promote a balance between career and personal life
- Mentor programs for therapists interested in growing their skills or management opportunities.
Responsibilities and Qualifications:
The qualified candidate will:
- Provide comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility setting
- Work collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment
- Possess a current Occupational Therapy Assistant license or be license eligible to practice in the state employed
- Demonstrate strong computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and have experience with electronic documentation
- Demonstrate good attention to detail and timeliness with documentation
- Work well with others in a team setting
- Be flexible with hours.
Good Faith Rate Range: $28/hr - $35/hr
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Overview
$5,000 SIGN-ON OR RELOCATION BONUS!
A full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant, (COTA/OTA), position is available in our sub-acute/skilled nursing rehab department located in Rockland, ME. This position offers a $5,000 bonus!
Our newly built, state-of-the-art skilled nursing facility in beautiful Rockland, Maine, offers a warm and supportive environment for our residents. This facility specializes in post-acute rehab, long-term care, and memory care services. Our facility is proud to offer stunning ocean views, private rooms, a close-knit rehab team, and a culture focused on collaborative care and compassionate service. You will play an integral role in the rehabilitation of patients with diverse medical diagnosis. You will provide individualized therapy services in a collaborative, team-oriented setting, working closely with nurses, physicians, and other rehabilitation professionals. Therapists thrive in Preferred Therapy Solutions patient first approach to rehab, with extensive clinical education, mentorship, and genuine passion for providing an excellent patient experience. Whether you're providing care for those recovering from illness or surgery, supporting long-term residents, or working with those who have memory care needs, you'll make a meaningful impact on improving our residents' quality of life.
You may have already heard that Preferred Therapy Solutions is different from other therapy companies. Let us tell you why we are a step above the rest.
Excellence. Stability. Integrity.
- We are owned and operated by therapists.
- We focus on appropriate and ethical patient care.
- Members of our management team have worked in the very position you are interested in.
- We understand what therapists need to be successful.
- We know that a healthy balance between work and family is important, so we offer a very generous paid time off package for full and part-time employees.
- We know that continuing your education is important, so we have a great education department to help you stay up to date.
The success of our residents relies on the success of our therapists. We know that providing the highest quality care brings the highest outcome for our residents. After all, we are all in this to help those we treat reach their highest level of independence. Come join our team and be part of our success!
We offer competitive rates and great benefits:
- Up to 5 weeks of paid time off to start and up to 6 weeks of PTO after 5 years of employment
- Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Rx plan/ H.S.A
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
- Continuing Education program
- 401(k) plan with a discretionary employer match
- Flexible schedules to promote a balance between career and personal life
- Mentor programs for therapists interested in growing their skills or management opportunities.
Responsibilities and Qualifications:
The qualified candidate will:
- Provide comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility setting
- Work collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment
- Possess a current Occupational Therapy Assistant license or be license eligible to practice in the state employed
- Demonstrate strong computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and have experience with electronic documentation
- Demonstrate good attention to detail and timeliness with documentation
- Work well with others in a team setting
- Be flexible with hours.
Good Faith Rate Range: $28/hr - $35/hr
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- HiredFirst370H
- Reliant Rehabilitation140
- Enhance Rehabilitation89
- Powerback Rehabilitation86
- Summit Care65
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in occupational therapy assistant jobs.
- Associate degree from an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy assistant program
- Active COTA certification through NBCOT and current state licensure
- Experience with electronic medical record systems such as Epic, Optima, or WebPT
- Ability to complete fieldwork hours in a supervised clinical setting
- Physical ability to assist patients with transfers, mobility, and therapeutic exercises
- Strong documentation skills for progress notes, daily records, and treatment plans
Tips for Your Occupational Therapy Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume to the setting
Acute care employers want to see different skills than school-based or SNF employers. Reorganize your experience section so the setting you're targeting appears first, and use vocabulary from that specific environment, not generic OTA language.
Verify your COTA credential before applying
Most job postings require a current COTA certification from NBCOT plus an active state license. Confirm both are in good standing and list your NBCOT ID and license number directly on your resume so hiring managers don't have to ask.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists occupational therapy assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight documentation systems you know
Employers screen for experience with specific EMR platforms like Epic, Optima, or WebPT. Name the system and the setting where you used it. Vague references to 'electronic documentation' rarely pass an initial screen.
Prepare for a skills demonstration in interviews
Many OTA interviews include a practical component where you demonstrate a transfer, an ADL technique, or equipment setup. Practice explaining your clinical reasoning out loud while you demonstrate, because supervisors evaluate both technique and communication.
Negotiate your caseload, not just your pay
Before accepting an offer, ask about expected daily caseload, productivity benchmarks, and documentation time. These factors affect your license and your job satisfaction more directly than starting compensation and are fair to raise before you sign.
Occupational Therapy Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most occupational therapy assistants?
The companies hiring the most occupational therapy assistants right now include HiredFirst, Reliant Rehabilitation, and Enhance Rehabilitation, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Skilled nursing facilities and home health agencies consistently account for a large portion of active postings.
How many occupational therapy assistant jobs are remote?
About 6% of occupational therapy assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than many other healthcare roles because most OTA work requires hands-on patient care. Telehealth roles do exist, primarily in home health consultation, early intervention, and school-based support coordination, where documentation or care planning can be done off-site.
How do you become an occupational therapy assistant?
You complete an associate degree from a program accredited by ACOTE, finish required fieldwork hours in supervised clinical placements, pass the NBCOT certification exam to earn the COTA credential, and then apply for licensure in your state. Each state sets its own licensing requirements, so confirm your state board's rules before you begin the application process.
How do you get hired as an occupational therapy assistant with little or no experience?
Your fieldwork rotations are your primary experience, so document the settings, patient populations, and interventions you practiced during those placements and list them specifically on your resume. Targeting entry-level openings at SNFs, home health agencies, or school districts gives you the broadest options, and applying during your final semester while your NBCOT application is pending is common and widely accepted by employers.
What does the occupational therapy assistant interview process look like?
Most OTA interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your clinical background and licensure status, followed by an in-person interview with the supervising OT and sometimes a department manager. Many employers include a practical skills component or case scenario to assess clinical reasoning. References from fieldwork supervisors or former clinical instructors are typically requested before a final offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to occupational therapy assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to occupational therapy assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find positions that match your credentials, preferred setting, and location, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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