Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA

Brookhaven Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holiday pay

Overtime opportunities

Same day pay

Monthly employee gift giveaways

Attendance incentive program

Weekly appreciation events

Job summary

Brookhaven Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare in New Jersey is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support residents with individualized therapy plans. The role operates under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist and offers full-time, part-time, or per diem schedules with competitive hourly rates.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, performing ADL and ROM activities, and coordinating with the rehab team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
• Certified and/or eligible for certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board (AOTCB).
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by the state.

Responsibilities

• Implements resident’s individualized treatment plan as defined by the primary Occupational Therapist.
• Provides individualized occupational therapy treatments including activities of daily living and range of motion exercises.
• Performs activities of daily living evaluations under the direction of the Occupational Therapist.
• Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in consultation with the Occupational Therapist.
• Instructs residents, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
• Works with other rehab team members to develop programs and activities for each resident.
• Maintains resident documentation for all treated residents.
• Attends resident care and other required meetings as a representative of occupational therapy.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

OTA program graduate

AOTA certification eligible

State licensure eligible

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

RATE: $40 PER HOUR

Per Diem Rate: $43 Per Hour

Schedule Options

Full time, Part Time, and Per Diem Flexible

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Overtime Opportunities
• Same Day Pay!!
• Monthly Employee Gift Giveaways
• Attendance Incentive Program
• Weekly “Thankful Thursday” Appreciation Events

About us

Brookhaven Center 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.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Implements resident’s individualized treatment plan as defined by the primary Occupational Therapist;
• Provides individualized occupational therapy treatments including activities of daily living and range of motion exercises;
• Performs activities of daily living evaluations under the direction of the Occupational Therapist;
• Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in consultation with the Occupational Therapist;
• Instructs residents, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist;
• Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident;
• Maintains appropriate and timely resident and non-resident documentation for all residents treated;
• Attends and contributes to resident care, staffing and other required meetings as a representative of occupational therapy, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist;
• Cleans, maintains, identifies and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary;
• 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

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

Job Skills

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

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES

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