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Signature HealthCARE
Muncie, Indiana

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Occupational Therapy AssistantIncludes weekendsPer Diem

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Job Description

About Us

Welcome to Signature Healthcare of Muncie, it is a 185-bed facility. It is our mission as a family- based organization to revolutionize the long-term care industry through a culture of patient centered healthcare services, personalized spirituality, and real quality of life initiatives. The vision, to radically change the landscape of long-term care forever. Through education and empowerment, we earn the trust of every patient, family member, and the community we serve.

Signature HealthCARE is a family-based healthcare company offering integrated services across multiple states. Our continuum of care includes skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted and memory care, and home-based services supported by innovative technologies like telehealth and Care. ai-enabled solutions.

We are committed to advancing person-directed care and quality outcomes. Many of our facilities continue to receive high performance ratings and accreditations. As an award-winning organization recognized over the years by national outlets such as U.S. News & World Report, we take pride in fostering compassionate care environments and being an employer of choice in the healthcare industry.

Overview

Are you looking for a mission-purpose driven career where you are part of a team that makes a difference in peoples’ lives every day?

Signature Rehab is dedicated to providing top rehab care to residents of Signature HealthCARE nursing homes nationwide, as well as other individuals on an outpatient basis.

We are recruiting for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team.

How You Will Make a Difference

Under Signature Rehab’s integrated care model rehabilitative therapist work closely with other clinical caregivers to ensure residents and patients make a full recovery and a timely return to the activities they enjoy.

What You Need to Make a Difference

Graduate of accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program, culminating in a minimum of an Associate’s Degree.

A Valid Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant license in the state where services are rendered.

Hiring for PRN that can assist 1-2 days on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.

Our exceptional Benefits Package and Signature Perks include the following and more!

Live with Purpose at Signature HealthCARE

  • Our exceptional benefits and Signature Perks are designed to support your health, wealth, and well-being, including:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
  • First Stop Health Virtual Healthcare
  • 401(k) & Roth 401(k)
  • Company-Paid & Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Incentive Pay
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Tuition Discounts with Select Universities
  • Student Debt Assistance (eligible SNF RNs & LPNs)
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Partner Perks Discount Program
  • Perfect Attendance Program
  • Pay Advance & Next Day Pay
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Support Beyond Benefits with VitalLink and the Signature Inspire Foundation
  • At Signature HealthCARE, our team members are empowered—not just encouraged—to use their talents and abilities to solve problems.
  • Our culture is built on three pillars: Learning, Spirituality, and Intra-preneurship.
  • Each pillar has dedicated initiatives that strengthen our culture and create opportunities for growth.

Come see what the revolution is all about!

Signature HealthCARE is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all applicants and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will work within an integrated care model to provide rehabilitative therapy to residents and outpatients. They will collaborate with clinical caregivers to ensure patients achieve a full recovery and return to their daily activities.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program with at least an Associate's Degree. A valid Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant license in the state of Indiana is required.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Patient careClinical documentationPatient recoveryTherapeutic activities

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Indiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $90k (middle half $68k–$110k)108 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIndiana index 93.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Indiana287 active9,218 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIndiana Occupational Therapist listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment313 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.6% 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.

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy Assistant listings

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

  • Includes weekends
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About Signature HealthCARE

Hospitals and Health Care
Louisville, KY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
First Stop Health Virtual Healthcare
401(k)
Roth 401(k)
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance

Living in Muncie

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$167k
Typical market rent
$1,043/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.1
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Muncie, IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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