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