Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant-COTA

MB Healthcare; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent Benefits

Career Advancement

Training Programs and support

Job summary

MB Healthcare is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our Rehabilitation/Therapy team at Doctors Subacute Healthcare + Rehab. The position offers flexible on-site employment in Paterson, NJ, focused on resident-centered therapy and functional daily living activities.

The COTA will work under the supervision of an OT, select activities, monitor progress, and assist with equipment use.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited COTA program.
• Current COTA license.
• Experience in long-term-care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• COTA will work as part of the therapy team and under the guidance of an OT.
• COTA will select therapy activities to fit Residents' needs and capabilities.
• COTA will assist Residents in carrying out daily activities.
• COTA will monitor Residents' performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement.
• COTA will teach Residents how to use special equipment to assist with daily function.
• COTA will work in collaboration with the OT to establish a rehabilitation plan.
• COTA will supervise Residents' activities to ensure they are done properly.
• COTA will report the Resident's progress to the OT.
• COTA will handle administrative and clerical tasks for therapy team.

Skills

COTA credential

Education

Graduate of an accredited COTA Program

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant-COTA

Department: Rehabilitation/Therapy

Employment Type: Flexible

Location: Doctors Subacute Healthcare + Rehab

Description

Now Hiring! Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant -COTA

COTA Duties Include:

• COTA will work as part of the therapy team and under the guidance of an OT
• COTA will select therapy activities to fit Residents' needs and capabilities.
• COTA will assist Residents in carrying out daily activities.
• COTA will monitor Residents' performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement.
• COTA will teach Residents how to use special equipment to assist with daily function.
• COTA will work in collaboration with the OT to establish a rehabilitation plan.
• COTA will supervise Residents' activities to ensure they are done properly.
• COTA will report the Resident's progress to the OT.
• COTA will handle administrative and clerical tasks for therapy team.

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Excellent Benefits
• Career Advancement
• Training Programs and support

OTA Requirements Include:

• A graduate of an accredited COTA Program
• Current COTA License
• Experience in long-term-care settings preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• PTO