Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant-COTA

Pineacresrehab; New Jersey; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pineacresrehab is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for their Rehabilitation Department. The COTA will collaborate with the therapy team to provide patient care, conduct assessments, and document progress while ensuring legal compliance. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional advancement.

Benefits

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

PTO

Career Advancement Programs

Excellent Compensation

Great Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Current NJ COTA License required.
• Experience in long-term-care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record Residents function, ADLs, and self-care training.
• Write progress reports and observe Residents.
• Assist Residents in exercises and educate them on proper techniques.

Skills

Patient Care

ADLs Training

Progress Reporting

Confidentiality

Team Collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited COTA Program

Tools

Therapy Equipment

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant-COTA

Department: Rehabilitation/Therapy

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Pine Acres Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

Reporting To: Dawn Texas

Description

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA and lead therapist for Pine Acres Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Madison, NJ. Come join an AMAZING team and take advantage of this IN-HOUSE opportunity and leadership opportunity.

Shift/hours: FT

NOW HIRING COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA and lead therapist, FT

We offer:

Excellent Compensation

Great Benefits Package

Training Programs and Support Career Advancement!

COTA Duties Include: COTA will work as part of the Therapy Team under the guidance of OT.

COTA will measure and record Residents function, ADLs, and self-care training.

COTA will observe Residents and write progress reports.

COTA will assist Residents in carrying out specific exercises.

COTA will treat Residents with varieties of techniques, like self-care and ADL training.

COTA will help Residents use necessary equipment and devices.

COTA will educate Residents on how to exercise properly to strengthen muscle and improve ADLs.

COTA will maintain Residents’ confidence by keeping information confidential.

COTA will Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.

COTA contributes to the entire team’s effort and goals.

Back-up the DOR with managerial needs

COTA Requirements Include:

A graduate of an accredited COTA Program

Current NJ COTA License

Experience in long-term-care settings preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Required License/Certifications: COTA License

We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, affection, or sexual orientation, marital status, atypical heredity, cellular or blood trait, nationality, religion, disability and liability for services in the United States armed forces or any other legally protected status. We will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants or employees with a disability.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• PTO