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Princeton, Minnesota

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$28-$33/hr

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Job Description

Pro Rehab, an established Rehab company with over 35 years of successful business is hiring an Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant. We are looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join the team at Elim Wellspring in Princeton, MN! This position is based in Princeton, MN and has opportunities to float to other sites. We offer a competitive wage and great benefits! New grads are welcome to apply!

As our Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), you will provide hands-on therapeutic support to help patients improve, regain, and maintain their daily living skills under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.

Your responsibilities will include implementing treatment plans, monitoring patient progress, documenting outcomes, educating patients and families on therapeutic techniques, and collaborating with healthcare teams to support quality patient care.

To be successful, you must have strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology, excellent communication skills, and the ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care.

Position Type: Full-Time, benefits eligible position with a flexible start and end time

Wage Range: $28 - $33 / hour depending on experience.

Location: 701 First St., Princeton, MN 55371

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistance Responsibilities

Assist occupational therapists in implementing treatment plans for patients, focusing on improving daily living activities (ADLs).

  • Monitor patient progress and document outcomes in accordance with care plans.
  • Educate patients and families on therapeutic techniques and exercises.

Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care, utilizing knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Qualifications

  • Must be a graduate from an Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program and have an Associate’s degree.
  • Must possess a current MN Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) License
  • Must possess strong knowledge regarding state, federal, and local regulations as they pertain to long-term care.
  • Must be capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing and possess sufficient communication skills to perform the tasks required.
  • Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology
  • Ability to provide patient care in inpatient, outpatient, and skilled nursing facility settings

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay with experience-based raises
  • Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site-specific)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) & 403(b)/401(k) with Employer Match
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance) for Full-Time Employees
  • Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Pet Insurance

About Pro Rehab

Our philosophy reflects the belief that each individual is a unique and important person. We help to promote the dignity and self-worth of each person in a safe, friendly, and progressive manner. Pro Rehab has expertise in long term care, sub-acute, transitional care, home health and outpatient. We currently provide services at over 30 locations in Minnesota, North Dakota and Iowa.

Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.

Key Responsibilities

The COTA will provide hands-on therapeutic support to help patients improve and maintain daily living skills under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure quality care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program and possess a current Minnesota COTA license. Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology is required to perform essential job functions.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Treatment planningDocumentationPatient educationCollaborationLong-term care regulations

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Minnesota, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (187 salary observations; 462 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,812 salary observations; 26,149 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$63k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Minnesota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$58k–$69kOccupational Therapy median $62k (middle half $61k–$71k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Minnesota vs national$89k median in Minnesota$97k nationally (−8%)187 state / 6,812 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$64k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Minnesota179 active9,233 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Cassia

Hospitals and Health Care
Edina, Minnesota
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay with experience-based raises
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site-specific)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
403(b)/401(k) with Employer Match
Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discount Program
Pet Insurance

Living in Princeton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$395k
Median resident rent
$991/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.