# Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA - Avamere Cascade Park

> Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC · Vancouver, United States · — · Posted 2026-07-28

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Avamere Rehab of Cascade Park

## Description

**Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA**

Status: Per diem

Wage: $40 - $45 DOE

Location: Avamere Rehab of Cascade Park - 801 SE Park Crest Ave. Vancouver, WA 98683

**Apply at** [**www.TeamAvamere.com**](https://teamavamere.com/)

**Job Summary**

The primary purpose of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant position is to assist in providing appropriate aspects of quality patient care under the supervision of licensed therapists.

**Key Responsibilities**

-   Implements and execute an established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
-   Communicate with patients, families, referring physicians, and other members of the team.
-   Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements.
-   Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional associations.
-   Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, and reimbursement requirements.
-   Supports and participates in department operations and development.
-   Reports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapists on a timely basis.

**Associate Responsibilities**

-   Prepares and submits patient charges accurately to provide appropriate billing information.
-   Meets or exceeds the productivity standards established with Supervisor.
-   Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients, and others at all times.
-   Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication.
-   Attends required meetings as designed by the Director of Rehab and/or Supervisor.
-   Effectively communicates with therapists concerning patients’ response to treatment plan.
-   Provides constructive feedback to rehab aides.
-   Attends in-services, training sessions or other educational presentations.
-   Coordinates treatment goals with other team members.
-   Maintains valid licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate state agency.
-   Maintains awareness of patient and community needs, conditions, and programs.

## Requirements

**Qualifications**

-   Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum.
-   Able to practice unencumbered.
-   In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.
-   Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources.
-   Full knowledge of residents’ rights.
-   Exudes professionalism in presentation.
-   Ability to multitask.
-   Must maintain and have an active CPR/BLS during employment.

## Benefits

**At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:**

-   Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
-   401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.  
-   Paid Time Off (PTO):  Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
-   EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
-   Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
-   Generous employee referral bonus program.
-   Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA:  Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
-   Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
-   Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.   

_Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify._

## Apply

[Apply at Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC](https://apply.workable.com/avamere-skilled-advisors-llc/j/EF04773494/apply)

---
Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)