Occupational Therapy Assistant

Chattanooga Health and Rehab Center
8249 Standifer Gap Rd., Chattanooga, TN
Per Diem

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Full-Time

Chattanooga Health and Rehab Center | Chattanooga, TN

Full-Time
Shift: Day shift

Vertical Health Services is hiring Occupational Therapy Assistants to join our in-house therapy team in Chattanooga, TN. We're a locally managed, rapidly growing provider offering one consistent location, no travel between buildings, and supportive local leadership.

What You'll Do

Assist in delivering treatment plans across a diverse caseload - orthopedic, neurological, short-term rehab, and long-term care
Work under the direction of the supervising Occupational Therapist to support patients' functional independence
Collaborate with an in-house interdisciplinary therapy team
Document care and track patient progress in line with SNF standards
Use current equipment and modalities

Why Work Here

One facility, zero travel between buildings
New local leadership focused on quality and collaboration
Reasonable productivity expectations
Paid CEUs and ongoing clinical training

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
$100/month company HSA contribution
Daily Pay option
401(k) retirement plan
Employer-paid life insurance (1x annual salary)
20 days PTO
Personal day benefit
Flexible scheduling options
Career development and advancement opportunities

What You'll Need

Active Occupational Therapy Assistant license in Tennessee (or eligibility)
Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
Strong interpersonal skills and a patient-centered approach

SNF experience is a plus, but new grads are encouraged to apply.

New to skilled nursing? Many COTAs here treat the same diagnoses seen in hospital settings with more time to connect with and care for each patient.

Apply today and join a team where your work is valued and your growth is supported.

Vertical Health Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic.

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