Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Stern Therapy Consultants; Scotch Plains (NJ); Presencial; USD 44.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

CEU reimbursement

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Referral bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Ultimate Therapy is seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join the team at Autumn Lake at Scotch Plains in Scotch Plains, NJ. You will work with the OT to help skilled nursing residents regain daily living skills and independence.

Offering $32–$36/hour plus medical/dental/vision, 401(k), CEU reimbursement, parental leave, disability insurance, and referral bonuses. New grads welcome; NJ license and COTA certification required.

Formación

• Active New Jersey Occupational Therapy Assistant license and COTA certification.
• Ability to follow individualized care plans and resident-specific precautions.
• Effective communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Skilled nursing experience is a plus; new graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsabilidades

• Provide hands-on treatment guided by each resident's OT plan.
• Follow individualized care plans and resident-specific precautions.
• Lead prescribed exercises and functional tasks for upper-extremity skills.
• Reinforce adaptive equipment use and safe task completion.
• Communicate progress to supervising OT.
• Complete accurate treatment documentation and collaborate with the team.

Conocimientos

Communication

Documentation

Organizational skills

Educación

Active New Jersey OT license and COTA certification

Descripción del empleo

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Full-Time

Autumn Lake at Scotch Plains | Scotch Plains, NJ

$32–$36/hour | Full-Time | Benefits Available

Ultimate Therapy is looking for a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Autumn Lake at Scotch Plains. Work alongside the Occupational Therapist to help skilled nursing residents regain daily living skills, learn adaptive approaches, and participate more confidently in their care.

What You'll Do

• Provide hands‑on treatment guided by each resident's established occupational therapy plan.
• Practice personal care routines with residents, matching instruction and assistance to their needs.
• Lead prescribed exercises and functional tasks that address upper‑extremity abilities, coordination, and activity tolerance.
• Reinforce techniques for adaptive equipment, safe task completion, and energy conservation.
• Communicate progress and changes in residents' performance or participation to the supervising OT.
• Complete accurate treatment documentation and collaborate with nursing and therapy colleagues on consistent care strategies.

What We Offer

• $32–$36 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 New Jersey Occupational Therapy Assistant license and COTA certification.
• Ability to follow individualized care plans and resident‑specific precautions.
• Effective communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Skilled nursing experience is a plus; new graduates are welcome to apply.

Salary: $32.00 - $36.00 per hour