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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT – FULL TIME HILLCREST HEALTH CARE CENTER – HAWARDEN, IA Join our team and start making a difference! Hillcrest Health Care Center in Hawarden, IA, is a post-acute care facility with long-term care, short-term care, and geriatric outpatient services provided. We are seeking a Full Time Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our in-house therapy team. As a member of our team, you can expect excellent leadership, facility level decision making, competitive compensation and most of all, a fun work environment where you are appreciated and supported to do your best work. Call or text Scott at (207) 952-4268 for more information at or e-mail CHollander@EnsignServices.netDuties:
- Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with cognitive and/or physical functioning disorders, following regulatory and clinical standards under Occupational Therapist supervision.
- Administer various rehabilitation procedures, including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, exercises, modalities, and the use of supportive and assistive devices, under Occupational Therapist supervision.
- Assess patient progress and communicate with the supervising Occupational Therapist to adjust treatments in accordance with regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
- Report treatment outcomes' effectiveness to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
Hold a current and active State license/registration where applicable
Candidates with all levels of experience are welcome
Browse our website at www.FlagshipTherapy.com and find out why we are truly different in dignifying long term and post-acute care.
At Hillcrest Health Care Center, we believe that exceptional care starts with a strong set of values that guide everything we do. As an Occupational Therapy Assistant with us, you’ll be part of a team that helps drive the CAPLICO values:
Customer Second: We put our team first, knowing that when we take care of each other, we can better serve our clients.
Accountability: We take ownership of our actions and are dedicated to delivering the highest quality care.
Passion for Learning: We are always growing and improving, embracing new knowledge to enhance our skills and stay at the forefront of physical therapy.
Love One Another: We create a supportive and caring environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.
Intelligent Risk-Taking: We are not afraid to challenge the status quo to create innovative solutions for our patients and our practice.
Celebration: We celebrate successes, big and small, and recognize the hard work and dedication of our team members.
Ownership: We take full responsibility for our roles, contributing to a shared vision of excellence in patient care.
Benefits:
We offer a variety of benefits programs to eligible employees. Benefit eligibility varies based on employment status and worked hours and may include:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
401k w/ Match
Paid Time Off
Unlimited CEU Opportunities
Career Advancement Opportunities (Clinical and Administrative Growth Pathways)
Tuition Reimbursement
Scholarship Opportunities
Employee discounts on gym memberships, entertainment events, hotels, movies, theme parks, cell phones, and much more!
For more information regarding specific benefits offerings, please visit www.ensignbenefits.com
Eligibility for some benefits dependent on full time employment status.
Come join our amazing team where you can help express your love, compassion, energy, and creative skills for our patients!
Disclaimer: Pay rates are competitive and determined by various factors. Please note that any rates labeled as "estimated" are provided by third-party job boards and may not accurately reflect the actual pay rates.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. This job was posted and verified on 07/14/2026
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