Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – The Orchards at Canterbury on the Lake

Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
The Orchards at Canterbury on the Lake | Waterford Township, MI 48329

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Join the in-house subacute rehabilitation team at The Orchards at Canterbury on the Lake in Waterford Township, Michigan. This onsite full-time role supports residents in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting, helping them improve function, safety, and quality of life. Work with an interdisciplinary team to deliver individualized, clinically appropriate care.

POSITION DETAILS
• Discipline: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Location: Waterford Township, MI 48329
• Setting: In-house subacute rehabilitation / skilled nursing

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide occupational therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Support independence with dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, and other daily activities.
• Implement therapeutic activities, upper-extremity exercises, and adaptive equipment training according to the plan of care.
• Observe patient response and communicate progress or concerns to the supervising therapist.
• Educate patients and caregivers on safe techniques, compensatory strategies, and daily routines.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with facility procedures and applicable requirements.
• Participate in interdisciplinary communication and coordinate care with other treating professionals.
• Follow infection prevention procedures, patient safety practices, and professional standards.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Completion of an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant education program appropriate to the discipline.
• Current Michigan license for the applicable discipline, or eligibility to obtain the required license before starting clinical duties.
• Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant consistent with the COTA designation.
• Strong communication, organization, clinical reasoning, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to deliver respectful, patient-centered care and maintain confidential documentation.
• Skilled nursing, subacute rehabilitation, or geriatric experience is helpful. New graduates who meet licensing requirements are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY
Apply through Handshake with your resume. Include your availability, license status, and interest in the full-time opportunity. For more information, contact Laura Benoit at lbenoit@qrmhealth.com.