Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Stern Therapy Consultants; Burtonsville (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

CEU Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Referral Bonus

Team Collaboration

Job summary

Ultimate Therapy is hiring a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for Autumn Lake at Oak Manor in Burtonsville, MD. You will work under an Occupational Therapist to help residents participate in daily routines, focusing on self-care and meaningful activity.

Responsibilities include guiding residents in personal care, applying prescribed exercises, and documenting progress. The role offers competitive hourly pay, health benefits, 401(k), CEU reimbursement, parental leave, and

Qualifications

• Active Maryland Occupational Therapy Assistant license and COTA certification.
• Ability to follow individualized treatment plans and resident-specific precautions.
• Strong communication, observation, and documentation skills.
• New graduates welcome to apply in skilled nursing settings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out interventions within the supervising Occupational Therapist's established plan of care.
• Guide residents through personal care activities, adjusting assistance and cueing to their functional needs.
• Incorporate prescribed exercises and therapeutic tasks to address upper-extremity function, coordination, and activity tolerance.
• Help residents practice adaptive equipment techniques and strategies for conserving energy.
• Share observations about progress, safety concerns, and treatment responses with the supervising OT.
• Maintain accurate treatment notes and coordinate with nursing and rehabilitation colleagues to reinforce skills throughout daily care.

Skills

COTA certification

Maryland license

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Full-Time

Autumn Lake at Oak Manor | Burtonsville, MD

$36–$40/hour | Full-Time | Benefits Available

Ultimate Therapy is hiring a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Autumn Lake at Oak Manor. Help skilled nursing residents turn daily challenges into opportunities for progress, providing occupational therapy treatment that supports self-care and meaningful participation in their routines.

What You'll Do

• Carry out interventions within the supervising Occupational Therapist's established plan of care.
• Guide residents through personal care activities, adjusting assistance and cueing to their functional needs.
• Incorporate prescribed exercises and therapeutic tasks to address upper-extremity function, coordination, and activity tolerance.
• Help residents practice adaptive equipment techniques and strategies for conserving energy.
• Share observations about progress, safety concerns, and treatment responses with the supervising OT.
• Maintain accurate treatment notes and coordinate with nursing and rehabilitation colleagues to reinforce skills throughout daily care.

What We Offer

• $36–$40 per hour.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• CEU reimbursement.
• Parental leave and disability insurance.
• Unlimited referral bonus, with up to $1,000 per successful referral.
• Collaboration with the rehabilitation team and support from therapy leadership.

Qualifications

• Active Maryland Occupational Therapy Assistant license and COTA certification.
• Ability to follow individualized treatment plans and resident-specific precautions.
• Strong communication, observation, and documentation skills.
• Skilled nursing experience is helpful; new graduates are welcome to apply.

Salary: $36.00 - $40.00 per hour