Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

ManhattanView Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare; Union City (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Full Time

Same Day Pay!!

Refer a Friend Bonus!

Weekly Employee Appreciation Event "th

Job summary

ManhattanView Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Union City, NJ, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support residents under the supervision of a Registered OT. The role involves executing individualized treatment plans, assisting with activities of daily living, and supporting therapeutic groups.

You will work with the rehabilitation team to provide high-quality care, maintain accurate documentation, and contribute to a compassionate environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program; must be certified or eligible for certification.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Implements resident’s individualized treatment plan as defined by the OT; provides OT treatments.
• Performs activities of daily living evaluations and ROM exercises.
• Organizes and facilitates treatment groups under supervision of OT.
• Educates residents, families, and caregivers in OT techniques.
• Collaborates with rehabilitation team to develop resident-specific programs.
• Maintains documentation for all residents treated.
• Attends care meetings representing occupational therapy.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and reports repairs.
• Ensures high quality service in a caring environment.

Skills

Good organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Graduate OTA program

Licensed or eligible licensure

Job description

Schedule Options

Full time, Part Time, and Per Diem Flexible Hours

Benefits

• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Available
• Full Time
• Same Day Pay!!
• Refer a Friend Bonus!
• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event "Thankful Thursday"!

RATE: $35- $38 Per Hour

About us

ManhattanView is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive, team-focused environment. We believe great care starts with great people, which is why we invest in our employees through accessible leadership, recognition programs, and the resources they need to succeed. If you're looking for a workplace where you'll be valued, supported, and able to make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to have you on our team.

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.

RESPONSIBLITIES/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