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Wesley Rehabilitation Center

COTA

Wichita, KS · On-site

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Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our COTA opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates ...

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How much do senior cota jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior cota in the United States is $80,287.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior COTA?

Senior COTAs are Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants with significant experience and expertise in supporting occupational therapists in patient care. They assist in implementing therapy plans, help patients develop or regain daily living skills, and may mentor junior staff or manage therapy activities. Senior COTAs often work in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, or home health settings, ensuring quality care and contributing to team leadership within occupational therapy departments.

What challenges do senior COTAs face when mentoring junior staff or students?

Senior COTAs often mentor junior staff or students, which can present challenges such as balancing their own patient caseload while providing effective guidance. They may need to adapt their communication and teaching styles to accommodate varying levels of experience and learning preferences. Additionally, staying updated on best practices and documentation standards is crucial to ensure they model accurate, high-quality care. Successfully managing these responsibilities requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills, as well as a commitment to ongoing professional development.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a senior COTA?

To thrive as a Senior COTA, you need a thorough understanding of occupational therapy principles, hands-on clinical experience, and a current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license. Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMRs), therapy documentation software, and adaptive equipment is typically required. Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills help you effectively support patients and collaborate with therapists. These skills are crucial for delivering high-quality patient care, ensuring compliance, and facilitating patient progress in diverse healthcare environments.

What is the difference between Senior Cota vs Cota?

AspectSenior CotaCota
CertificationsCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) with additional experienceCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Work ExperienceTypically 3+ years in occupational therapy settingsEntry to 2 years of experience
ResponsibilitiesSupervising Cotas, mentoring, complex patient careAssisting in therapy sessions, implementing treatment plans
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, skilled nursing facilitiesRehabilitation centers, outpatient clinics

The main difference between a Senior Cota and a Cota is experience and responsibility. Senior Cotas have more years of practice, often supervise other Cotas, and handle more complex cases. Cotas are entry-level or less experienced professionals focused on assisting with therapy under supervision.

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Infographic showing various Senior Cota job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 11% As Needed, 54% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 16% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $80,287 per year, or $38.6 per hour.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Eden Senior Care

Rochester, MN • On-site

$25 - $37/hr

Full-time

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Job description

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SIGN-ON BONUS!

  • $3,500 (Full-time)
  • $500 (PRN)

Eden Senior Care, founded in 2016, is a growing Healthcare Management company, focused on managing and operating Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living communities in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Alabama. Our mission with each community is to support their success by providing strong leadership, corporate support, and the resources and tools to realize their goals. Eden Senior Care promotes and encourages the success of each of its employees and values the individual experience of its guests and their families.

Position: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (Full-time/PRN)

Edenbrook Rochester, a skilled nursing facility in the Eden Senior Care Network, is now hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)to provide rehabilitation services in one or more of our service locations!

Primary Job Responsibilities:

  • Communicate resident progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; instruct resident's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
  • Provides treatment to patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist
  • Instructs families and staff in maintenance programs as directed by the Occupational Therapist
  • Communicates with supervisor and other interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans
  • Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.

Qualifications

  • Current Minnesota Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license in good standing.
  • A degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) program.
  • Strong communication, documentation, and patient-care skills.
  • Experience in skilled nursing, home health, or rehabilitation settings preferred.

Reasons to join Eden

  • Great team environment
  • Supportive leadership staff
  • Competitive Wages

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