Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Stern Therapy Consultants; Laurel (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

Ultimate Therapy is seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for Autumn Lake at Patuxent River in Laurel, MD. The role focuses on implementing and adapting the plan of care to help residents gain independence in daily activities.

You'll support upper-extremity rehab, adapt tasks for safety, and document progress. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), CEU reimbursement, parental leave, and referral bonuses.

Qualifications

• Active Maryland OT license and COTA certification.
• Ability to implement and observe plan of care.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• New graduates welcome; SNF experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement the supervising OT's plan of care through purposeful activities.
• Help residents with dressing, bathing, grooming, and toileting.
• Incorporate prescribed exercises for upper-extremity function and coordination.
• Reinforce adaptive equipment techniques and energy conservation.
• Document services and communicate progress to the OT.
• Collaborate with nursing and rehab staff during daily routines.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Clinical documentation

Education

Maryland OT license

COTA certification

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Full-Time

Autumn Lake at Patuxent River | Laurel, MD

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

A successful therapy session can help a resident approach the rest of their day with greater independence. Ultimate Therapy is hiring a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Autumn Lake at Patuxent River to provide practical, individualized treatment in a skilled nursing rehabilitation setting.

What You'll Do

• Implement the supervising Occupational Therapist's plan of care through purposeful activities and guided practice.
• Help residents develop skills for dressing, bathing, grooming, and toileting.
• Incorporate prescribed exercises that address upper-extremity function, coordination, and activity tolerance.
• Reinforce adaptive equipment techniques and strategies for managing tasks safely and conserving energy.
• Communicate functional progress, treatment responses, and changes in assistance needs to the OT.
• Document services accurately and work with nursing and rehabilitation colleagues to reinforce skills during daily routines.

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.
• Support from therapy leadership and collaboration with the rehabilitation team.

Qualifications

• Active Maryland Occupational Therapy Assistant license and COTA certification.
• Ability to carry out individualized treatment plans and observe resident-specific precautions.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and clinical documentation skills.
• Skilled nursing experience is a plus; new graduates are welcome to apply.

Salary: $36.00 - $40.00 per hour