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Memphis, Tennessee

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Occupational Therapy AssistantFull-Time

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Harborview Post-Acute is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Memphis, Tennessee, with a capacity for 103 residents. It offers both private and semi-private suites and features amenities such as comfortable common areas, individualized dietary plans, laundry services, and religious services.

The facility focuses on providing social and emotional support through its activities and social services programs, ensuring an engaging and supportive environment for its residents.

Why Join Us?

At Harborview Post-Acute, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for our residents in a supportive and enriching environment. Our facility offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care, serving residents with dignity and respect.

We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team and help us make a difference. Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or just beginning your career, Harborview offers opportunities for growth, collaboration, and meaningful impact.

Join Our Team as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant!

Make a Real Difference in Rehabilitation

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401K, Life Insurance and AD&D, Paid Time Off

Be Part of Our Team: Full-Time

Are you a passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant looking to elevate patient care? We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our dynamic rehabilitation team. In this role, you will help Occupational Therapists provide therapy treatments, advocate for patient recovery, and contribute to our high-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist occupational therapists in evaluating and assessing patients' needs and capabilities.
  • Collaborate with occupational therapists to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide hands-on therapy and interventions to patients as part of their treatment plan.
  • Teach patients new skills and techniques to enhance their independence and daily functioning.
  • Monitor patients' progress and make necessary adjustments to treatment plans.
  • Document patient progress and treatment outcomes accurately and thoroughly.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care for patients.

What We Are Looking For

  • Education: Associate’s degree or certification from an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
  • License: Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is required; current state licensure.
  • Skills: Exceptional communication, empathy, and a professional presentation.
  • Experience: Skilled Nursing or Long-Term Care experience preferred.
  • Physical Readiness: Ability to meet physical demands, including lifting and intermittent movement.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate’s degree or certification from an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant program and possess a current COTA license. Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care settings is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningPatient recovery advocacyDocumentationPatient monitoring

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Tennessee, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (47 salary observations; 511 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,562 salary observations; 29,543 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Tennessee?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapy assistantranked against 1,043 Occupational Therapy Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $73k (middle half $64k–$83k)115 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Tennessee vs national$93k median in Tennessee$97k nationally (−5%)47 state / 5,562 national salary observations
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Tennessee196 active9,040 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTennessee occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 7% state a sign-on bonus · 7% offer loan repayment210 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,212 in the last 30 days1,658 the 30 days before (+94%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,043 Occupational Therapy Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) at Links Healthcare a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy Assistant — ranked against 1,043 active Occupational Therapy Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% 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 Links Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
401K
Life Insurance and AD&D
Paid Time Off

Living in Memphis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$148k
Typical market rent
$1,259/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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