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Aegis Therapies
La Crosse, Wisconsin

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Position: COTA
  • Hours: Full Time
  • Setting: SNF
  • Location: La Crosse, WI

If you have a true heart for caring, you’ll be a great fit for a career in a skilled nursing facility. You need a passion for working with some of our community’s most precious members—seniors. You have to love connecting with people who are wise, generous and who have a lifetime of stories to share. People who want to make their golden years some of their best.

If you have a passion for improving the lives of the geriatric population, we want to hear from you. We offer flexible days and times, and you’ll get the joy of seeing your patients progress over time. At Aegis Therapies, we take a patient-centered approach to care that ensures you’ll have the opportunity to truly make a difference in people’s lives. Apply today.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate from an Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

  • Current licensure or ability to obtain as Occupational Therapy Assistant in state of practice and/or nationally certified
  • Meets educational requirements established in the state of practice
  • Current CPR certification, preferred
  • Ability to travel within 50 minutes of your assigned primary building(s) as needed

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Key Responsibilities

Provide patient-centered occupational therapy services to the geriatric population in a skilled nursing facility. Collaborate with the care team to ensure patient progress and improve quality of life.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Geriatric carePatient-centered careClinical documentationRehabilitationPatient assessmentTherapeutic intervention

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Ota Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution6 jobs

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<$75k
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$79k
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$80k-85k
2
$85k+

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation · Sacramento, California

$47-$52/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, School-Based

St. Vincent's Health Partners · Yonkers, New York

$85k
#3

Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant-PRN

$58k-$79k
#4

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

$34-$36.05/hr
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

4.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in La Crosse

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$277k
Typical market rent
$1,080/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.8
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Aegis Therapies

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible days and times