Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA
McKeesport, Pennsylvania•Full-time
About the Job
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Full Time - McKeesport, PA
Discover the Advantage!
Tired of rehab companies that feel corporate, rigid, and disconnected from patient care? At AdvantageCare Rehabilitation, we believe therapy is about people — not productivity quotas. We are a therapist-founded, therapist-led organization with over 23 years of experience delivering personalized, results-driven rehabilitation services across the post-acute continuum.
Our mission is rooted in passion:
To elevate lives through personalized therapy, clinical excellence, and a culture that champions our people.
To elevate lives through personalized therapy, clinical excellence, and a culture that champions our people.
Why AdvantageCare?
- Founded by Therapists – Built on empathy, not spreadsheets.
- Clinical Autonomy – You focus on patient care; we handle the rest.
- Purposeful Growth – Expanding teams with real opportunities for advancement.
When you join AdvantageCare, you’re not just accepting a job — you’re joining a collaborative, energized rehab team where your voice is valued, your career can grow, and your impact is felt every single day.
Position Overview:
As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), you’ll work closely with Occupational Therapists and interdisciplinary team members to help patients regain independence, improve functional abilities, and enhance their quality of life in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver skilled occupational therapy treatments under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
- Assist patients with improving ADLs, mobility, strength, coordination, and safety.
- Carry out individualized treatment plans based on patient goals.
- Educate patients and caregivers to support carryover and long-term success.
- Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and facility staff for holistic care.
- Track patient progress and report outcomes to supervising OT.
- Complete timely, accurate documentation in accordance with regulatory standards.
This Role Is Ideal for Someone Who:
- Is passionate about patient-centered care.
- Enjoys hands-on treatment and functional rehabilitation.
- Values autonomy while being part of a supportive therapy team.
- Wants stability with growth potential in a respected rehab organization.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program.
- Active or license-eligible COTA license in Pennsylvania.
- Strong communication, organizational, and clinical skills.
- Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility is a plus, but new graduates are welcome.
- Mentorship and onboarding support available.
Why Choose AdvantageCare Rehabilitation?
Therapist-Driven Leadership:
Our leadership team understands the realities of clinical practice. We support you without micromanaging and empower you to practice therapy the right way.
Our leadership team understands the realities of clinical practice. We support you without micromanaging and empower you to practice therapy the right way.
Career Growth That Matters:
We invest in our clinicians with continuing education, mentorship, career laddering, and leadership development opportunities.
We invest in our clinicians with continuing education, mentorship, career laddering, and leadership development opportunities.
A Culture You Can Feel:
At AdvantageCare, you’re never “just a number.” You’re respected, recognized, and supported in a culture built on integrity, collaboration, passion, and doing the right thing — always.
At AdvantageCare, you’re never “just a number.” You’re respected, recognized, and supported in a culture built on integrity, collaboration, passion, and doing the right thing — always.
Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive, industry-leading wages.
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Prescription Drug & Telemedicine Coverage.
- HSA & FSA Options.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan.
- Pet Insurance.
- Free CEU Portal through Relias + $100 Annual License Renewal Stipend.
- Flexible Scheduling Options.
- Referral & Recognition Bonus Programs.
- Wellness Initiatives & Employee Engagement Activities.
- Real career advancement in a company that promotes from within.
Ready to Feel the Advantage?
We make it easy:
- Apply in under 5 minutes.
- Hear back within 1 business day from one of our experienced Recruitment Gurus.
- Interview within 2–3 days.
- Receive an offer within 24 hours and get started quickly with our dedicated Onboarding Team.
Be part of something REAL… Be part of AdvantageCare.
*AdvantageCare Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin