Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant-COTA

mbhealthcare; Stratford (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Career advancement

Training programs

Job summary

mbhealthcare is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our therapy team under the supervision of an OT in a long-term-care setting. You will select and implement therapy activities tailored to each resident, assist with daily tasks, and monitor progress while providing encouragement.

Collaboration with the OT to build rehabilitation plans is essential. Applicants should be a graduate of an accredited COTA program with a current license; long-term-care experience is

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

Graduate of an accredited COTA program

Job description

Now Hiring! Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant -COTA

• 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