Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Stern Therapy Consultants; Madison (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

CEU reimbursement

Parental leave and disability insured

Unlimited referral bonus up to $1000

Therapy leadership support

Job summary

Ultimate Therapy Services in Madison, CT is hiring a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for Autumn Lake at Madison. You will work with skilled nursing residents under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to implement plan of care and help residents regain daily living skills.

Requirements include CT license and COTA certification, strong communication and organization, and a willingness to collaborate with nursing and rehab staff.

Qualifications

• Active Connecticut Occupational Therapy Assistant license and COTA certification.
• Ability to follow treatment plans with attention to resident safety and comfort.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Skilled nursing experience is a plus; new graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Carry out individualized interventions established in the OT's plan of care.
• Help residents practice dressing, bathing, grooming, and toileting with assistance and cueing suited to their abilities.
• Lead prescribed exercises and functional tasks that address upper-extremity movement, coordination, and activity tolerance.
• Teach and reinforce adaptive equipment techniques and energy conservation strategies outlined by the OT.
• Track residents' responses and communicate progress, challenges, or changes in function to the supervising therapist.
• Complete accurate treatment notes and collaborate with nursing and rehab staff to encourage use of therapy strategies throughout the day.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Organizational skills

Education

Connecticut Occupational Therapy Assistant license

COTA certification

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Full-Time

Autumn Lake at Madison | Madison, CT

$30–$33/hour | Full-Time | Benefits Available

Ultimate Therapy Services is hiring a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Autumn Lake at Madison. Work with skilled nursing residents as they rebuild familiar skills and learn practical ways to manage daily activities, providing treatment under the supervising Occupational Therapist's guidance.

What You'll Do

• Carry out individualized interventions established in the OT's plan of care.
• Help residents practice dressing, bathing, grooming, and toileting with assistance and cueing suited to their abilities.
• Lead prescribed exercises and functional tasks that address upper-extremity movement, coordination, and activity tolerance.
• Teach and reinforce adaptive equipment techniques and energy conservation strategies outlined by the OT.
• Track residents' responses and communicate progress, challenges, or changes in function to the supervising therapist.
• Complete accurate treatment notes and collaborate with nursing and rehab staff to encourage use of therapy strategies throughout the day.

What We Offer

• $30–$33 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 Connecticut Occupational Therapy Assistant license and COTA certification.
• Ability to follow treatment plans with attention to resident safety and comfort.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Skilled nursing experience is a plus; new graduates are welcome to apply.

Salary: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour