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Medford, Oregon

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$35-$45/hr

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Job Description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Hearthstone Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | 2901 E Barnett Rd, Medford, OR

97504

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career? At

Hearthstone Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, we don’t just care for residents — we care for our team too. Here, your voice is valued, your expertise is celebrated, and your professional growth is supported every step of the way.

Salary

  • $35-$45 per hour, depending on licensure and experience

Schedule

  • Full-time, Part-time, and PRN/On-Call shifts are available
  • Flexibility in scheduling — ask us what options are available

What You’LL Do

  • Implement individualized treatment plans to help residents achieve their goals
  • Assist residents with therapeutic exercises and daily living skills
  • Teach the use of adaptive equipment to promote independence
  • Conduct therapeutic activities and foster motivation
  • Document patient progress accurately and on time

What We’RE Looking For

  • Current Oregon Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills
  • Ability to collaborate with facility staff to promote the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being

Benefits That Put You First

  • Competitive pay with flexible scheduling options
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family
  • Company-paid life insurance with optional additional coverage
  • 401(k) with company contributions
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement & CEUs
  • Annual licensure reimbursement (for full-time employees after one year of employment)
  • Unlimited employee referral bonuses
  • Note: Benefit eligibility may vary for part-time and PRN/On-Call employees.

Employee Referral Bonus

  • Therapists: $5,000 total bonus ($1,250 payouts)
  • Assistants: $3,000 total bonus ($750 payouts)
  • Paid at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months of the referred employee’s tenure

Your career. Your calling. Your chance to grow with a company that invests in you.

Join us at Hearthstone Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and let’s build brighter tomorrows — together!

Key Responsibilities

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will implement individualized treatment plans to help residents achieve their goals, including assisting with therapeutic exercises and teaching the use of adaptive equipment to promote independence. Responsibilities also involve conducting therapeutic activities, fostering motivation, and accurately documenting patient progress in a timely manner.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a current Oregon Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification and demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. The role requires effective problem-solving abilities and the capacity to collaborate with facility staff to support the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of residents.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

CollaborationAdaptive Equipment UseDocumentation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Volare Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 61 active listings.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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.

Living in Medford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$409k
Typical market rent
$1,678/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.4
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Medford, OR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Volare Health

Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
401(k) with company contributions
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement & CEUs
Annual licensure reimbursement
Unlimited employee referral bonuses