Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant- Silver Lake

Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Bethany at Silver Lake | Everett, WA
$39-$45/hour | Full-Time | Flexible Schedule | Therapist-Owned Company

Independence Rehab is hiring a Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team at Bethany at Silver Lake located in Everett, WA.

Whether you're a new grad looking for strong mentorship or an experienced COTA looking for autonomy and a sustainable caseload, this is a great place to grow and stay long-term.

If you're looking for a SNF role with stability, strong support, and protection from unrealistic facility pressure, this is a great fit. Independence Rehab is a small, therapist-owned company that manages therapy operations independently - meaning we advocate for our clinicians and value strong clinical judgment.

What Makes Independence Rehab Different

✅ Low DOR / management turnover (stable leadership)
✅ Strong corporate involvement + personalized support
✅ Therapist-owned = real clinical understanding
✅ Your clinical judgment is respected (autonomy matters here)
✅ Flexible productivity expectations (realistic and sustainable)
✅ Flexible working hours - family-oriented and balance-focused
✅ Protection from facility pressure - we advocate for our therapists
✅ Highly rated therapy company with strong outcomes and reputation
✅ We run our own operations separate from the nursing side of the building

Training + Onboarding

We don't believe in the "sink or swim" approach.

New clinicians receive:

• Strong integration and onboarding
• 1:1 training for documentation and treatments
• Customized clinical training based on your experience
• Ongoing mentorship and competency support when needed

What You'll Do:

• As the COTA, you'll treat a geriatric population in a SNF setting, including:
• Functional ADL retraining and adaptive strategies
• Transfer training (all levels)
• Fall prevention and safety training
• Treatment of clinically complex patients
• Collaboration with the OT for care planning
• Collaboration with nursing, PT, ST, and facility staff

Benefits:

• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401(k) with employer match
• Up to 3.5 weeks PTO per year
• Continuing education reimbursement up to $750/year
• Flexible scheduling and a team that works with you

Requirements:

• Current Washington COTA license in good standing
• Degree from an accredited OTA program
• Organized, self-starter who enjoys the geriatric population
• SNF experience preferred - but not required.
• New grads are welcome, and we provide structured training and mentorship.

If you're caring, motivated, and licensed, we'll support your growth

Apply today - we're actively interviewing.