Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Ultimatetherapyllc; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 69,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

CEU reimbursement

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Referral bonus

Therapy leadership support

Job summary

Ultimate Therapy is hiring a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at Autumn Lake at Baltimore Washington in Glen Burnie, MD. You will deliver OT interventions under a supervising OT and help residents regain independence in daily activities.

The role includes guiding dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting; using exercises to improve upper-extremity function; collaborating with the rehab team and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Must have active Maryland OT license and COTA certification.
• Ability to follow individualized treatment plans and resident-specific precautions.
• Clear communication, attentive observation, and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy interventions established by the supervising OT.
• Guide residents through dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting with appropriate assistance and cueing.
• Use prescribed exercises to address upper-extremity function, coordination, and activity tolerance.
• Reinforce adaptive equipment techniques for managing daily tasks safely.
• Report progress and changes to the supervising therapist.
• Maintain timely clinical records and collaborate with nursing and rehab staff.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

New graduates welcome

Education

Maryland OT license

COTA certification

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Full-Time

Autumn Lake at Baltimore Washington | Glen Burnie, MD

$33–$38/hour | Full-Time | Benefits Available

Ultimate Therapy is hiring a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Autumn Lake at Baltimore Washington. Help residents receiving skilled nursing rehabilitation work toward greater independence, with treatment centered on the personal care tasks and daily routines that matter to them.

What You'll Do

• Deliver occupational therapy interventions established by the supervising OT.

• Guide residents through dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting practice with appropriate assistance and cueing.

• Use prescribed exercises and functional activities to address upper-extremity function, coordination, and activity tolerance.

• Reinforce adaptive equipment techniques and strategies for managing daily tasks safely.

• Report progress, changing assistance needs, and treatment concerns to the supervising therapist.

• Maintain timely clinical records and collaborate with nursing and rehabilitation staff to support carryover between sessions.

What We Offer

• $33–$38 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.

• Support from therapy leadership and collaboration across the rehab team.

Qualifications

• Active Maryland Occupational Therapy Assistant license and COTA certification.

• Ability to follow individualized treatment plans and resident-specific precautions.

• Clear communication, attentive observation, and accurate documentation.

• Skilled nursing experience is a plus; new graduates are welcome to apply.