Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA

Sterling Therapy Providers; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 73,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Full Time/ Part Time and Per Diem

Job summary

Sterling Therapy Providers in Jersey City, NJ is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to implement therapy programs and provide treatments to residents under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist.

You will administer ADL and ROM activities, participate in care meetings, document progress, and collaborate with the rehab team to tailor activities, while delivering compassionate, high‑quality care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OTA program and board certification.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by the state.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implements individualized treatment plans under the supervising OT.
• Provides OT treatments including ADLs and ROM exercises.
• Performs ADL evaluations under OT direction.
• Organizes and facilitates group activities with OT supervision.
• Instructs residents, families and caregivers in OT techniques.
• Works with rehab team to develop resident-centered programs.
• Maintains documentation for residents treated.
• Attends care meetings as a representative of OT.
• Cleans and maintains equipment; reports needs as necessary.
• Ensures high-quality, compassionate care for residents.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

OTA program graduate

State licensure eligible

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

RATE: $35 to $38 PER HOUR

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Available
• Full Time/ Part Time and Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Occupational Therapy Assistant implements occupational therapy programs and provides occupational therapy treatments to residents to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• 1 Implements resident’s individualized treatment plan as defined by the primary Occupational Therapist;
• 2 Provides individualized occupational therapy treatments including activities of daily living and range of motion exercises;
• 3 Performs activities of daily living evaluations under the direction of the Occupational Therapist;
• 4 Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in consultation with the Occupational Therapist;
• 5 Instructs residents, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist;
• 6 Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident;
• 7 Maintains appropriate and timely resident and non-resident documentation for all residents treated;
• 8 Attends and contributes to resident care, staffing and other required meetings as a representative of occupational therapy, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist;
• 9 Cleans, maintains, identifies and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary;
• 10 Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 1 Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association. He/she must be certified and/or eligible for certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.
• 2 Licensed and/or eligible for licensure, as required by the state.

JOB SKILLS:

• 1 Good organizational and time management skills.
• 2 Good verbal and written communication skills.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

• 1 Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.
• 2 Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required