Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Ultimate Therapy LLC; Fairland (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

CEU reimbursement

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Referral bonus

Job summary

Autumn Lake at Oak Manor in Burtonsville, MD is hiring a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. You will perform OT interventions under supervision, guide residents through daily self-care activities, and implement prescribed exercises to improve function and participation in routines.

The role offers hourly pay of $36-40, medical/dental/vision insurance, a 401(k), CEU reimbursement, parental leave, disability insurance, and referral bonuses.

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.
• Experience in skilled nursing is helpful; new graduates welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Carry out interventions within the supervising OT's plan of care.
• Guide residents through personal care activities with appropriate cueing.
• Incorporate prescribed exercises to address upper-extremity function and activity tolerance.
• Help residents practice adaptive equipment techniques and energy conservation.
• Share progress observations with the supervising OT.
• Maintain accurate treatment notes and coordinate with nursing and rehab colleagues.

Skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Documentation skills

Plan-of-care follow-through

Education

Maryland OT license

COTA certification

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.