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Choice Therapy is currently seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in a home health setting or in long-term care facilities that is interested in living, working, and playing in the Bemidji area. WE WANT YOU! Make the choice to come experience the fun, family-oriented culture at Choice Therapy where mentoring and staff development are a priority. Choice Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. New grads are encouraged to apply. What is Choice Therapy? Good Question! We are a multi-specialty, locally owned private practice with a team of dedicated Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech-Language Pathologists that pride themselves in providing quality care to their patients. What began in 2009 as a small start-up private practice has grown to a thriving rehab provider with nine outpatient facilities in northern Minnesota along with long-term care, school, and industrial rehab contracts. In fact, Choice Therapy was named the Best of Mesabi in 2024 and the Best of Bemidji 3 years in a row. We d love you to join our talented, growing staff! Why Should I work for Choice Therapy? 1. Mentorship Choice Therapy believes that starting off on the right foot is extremely important. New grads are always paired with a more experienced OT/COTA to bounce ideas off and learn from. We have a formal mentorship program and a strong staff development program. 2. Welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere Not only is Choice Therapy a comfortable and relaxed rehab clinic, but Bemidji itself is a great place to plant your roots, start a family, and become a local. 3. FUN At Choice Therapy, we re deeply engaged in the communities we serve. From sponsoring and coaching youth sports to volunteering at local events such as the Loop the Lake and Dragonboat Festivals - our commitment goes beyond the workplace. Some of our team members even take their competitive spirit to the sand, playing on our volleyball team. Whether we re giving back, competing, or enjoying the outdoors, we embrace the same passion and energy in our play as we do in our work. 4. Values Choice Therapy has created a culture that is centered around its values of Teamwork, Quality Service, Compassion, Integrity and Professionalism. Our team truly believes in these values. What Else Do You Have to Offer? We understand that you can t play all the time, so we offer benefits that help you achieve your perfect work-life balance. Formal Orientation and Mentoring Programs Sign On Bonus or Retention bonus possible Group health care plan with over 78% of premium paid by company Short-term disability (premium paid by company) 401k with corporate match Paid Vacation Holiday Pay Free Snap Fitness Membership Continuing Education Cell phone plan and accessory discounts with Verizon and AT&T Attractive incentive programs for therapists as well as community involvement (we re big on being involved in the communities we serve) Salary is extremely competitive and based on experience So, What Will I Be Doing? As a Choice Therapy Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, job responsibilities include: Working closely with a supervising occupational therapist to provide quality care by following therapy treatment plans Helping patients meet their goals and needs Offering cost-effective treatments that help improve clients quality of life Carrying out care plans using a variety of treatment techniques Delivering wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients specific needs Providing quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions Motivating patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally Practicing with other health professionals Monitoring and communicating patient progress to the supervising therapist Documenting patient care services Must follow all HIPAA guidelines New graduates are encouraged to apply. Choice Therapy, P.A. is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admissi n in accordance with all applicable laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies or agencies. Contact Candace Slettvedt at 218.444.8280 for further information or submit your resume to cslettvedt@choicetherapy1.com. We are committed to providing salary ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations. The salary range for this position is: $22-$35 per hour. This range reflects the base salary for this position. We have other benefits associated with this position which include paid time off, 401K, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, short-term disability coverage, life insurance and several other ancillary insurance coverages. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $22.00 - $35.00 per hour Expected hours: 30 40 per week Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Medical Specialty: Geriatrics Home Health Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Work Location: In person