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About this Occupational Therapist Assistant role at PACS

PACS · Onsite · Norwood Towers Post Acute

The Staff Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is our resident Cozy Living Champion & Autumn Independence Ace. Working right alongside the Lead OT, you will help residents master their daily routines, reclaim their favorite seasonal activities, and stay thriving as autumn settles in!

Core Responsibilities

  • Harvesting Independence: Carry out personalized therapy plans, teaching smart adaptive strategies and fall prevention techniques to keep residents steady through the foliage season.

  • Cozy Collaboration: Sync up regularly with your Supervising OT, coach Restorative Aides, and keep families, docs, and nurses updated on every milestone and win.

  • Documentation Season: Keep resident records accurate, compliant, and up-to-date in Net Health or PointClickCare before grabbing your favorite warm fall beverage.

  • Life-Hack Specialist: Recommend and source cool adaptive equipment (splints, button hooks, grab bars, elevated seats) that make daily tasks a breeze.

Key Qualifications

  • Education: Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program.

  • Licensure: Active state COTA license in good standing (plus CPR certification, if applicable).

  • Skills: Proficient with healthcare software, practical problem-solving skills, and a warm, positive communication style that brightens up the room.

Physical Demands & Vibe

  • The Harvest Heavy-Lifting: Active, hands-on role requiring movement, bending, and heavy lifting (50–100+ lbs) to safely transfer residents and guide exercise routines.

  • The Atmosphere: Friendly, low-to-moderate noise environment with supportive team vibes and reasonable accommodations available to keep everyone leaf-peeping and moving safely.

Pay: $35.00 – $42.00 / hour

🍂 Apply today and help our residents build strength, regain independence, and harvest to their fullest potential this fall!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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How this Occupational Therapist salary compares

This role pays $80,080/yrbelow the typical range for Occupational Therapist roles.

$83,720 median $101,421 $145,600

Typical range $91,099–$122,720/yr, from 1,156 comparable Occupational Therapist listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Occupational Therapist salary insights →

About PACS

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and cu

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