Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Float COTA 5000 Bonus
Listed compensation
$26-$34/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Pro Rehab, an established Rehab company with over 35 years of successful business is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant. We are looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to float between our Starbuck and Wheaton area! We offer a competitive wage, benefits, mileage reimbursement ($.70 / mile) and up to a $5,000 bonus paid out over 18 months or tuition reimbursement. No Productivity Requirements! 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
Wage Range: $26 - $34 / hour depending on experience.
Bonus: $5,000
Location: 605 N. Main St. Starbuck, MN 56381
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 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 Therapist 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 Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will provide hands-on therapeutic support to help patients improve and maintain daily living skills under the supervision of a licensed therapist. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, monitoring patient progress, documenting outcomes, and educating patients and their families.
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, along with the ability to perform essential job functions in various clinical settings.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
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 ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $54k–$71k | Occupational 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 | ~$63k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Minnesota | 179 active | 9,233 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
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Benefits & Perks
Living in Starbuck
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $316k
- Median resident rent
- $1,000/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- State income tax
- Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.