Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant-COTA

Doctors Subacute Healthcare + Rehab; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Career advancement

Training programs and support

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Doctors Subacute Healthcare + Rehab is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join the Rehabilitation/Therapy team. The role works under the supervision of an OT to select activities matching Residents' needs and capabilities, supporting daily living tasks and progress reporting.

The COTA will use equipment to aid daily functions, collaborate on rehabilitation plans, and assist with administrative tasks.

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.

Education

COTA Program graduate

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