Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant-COTA

MB Healthcare; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MB Healthcare is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant-COTA to join our therapy team at Berkshire Post Acute Care. This full-time position involves collaborating with OTs, assisting residents with daily activities, and engaging in tailored rehabilitation plans. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

PTO

Career Advancement

Training Programs and support

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OTA Program is essential.
• Must hold a current OTA License.
• Preferred experience in long-term-care settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist Residents in daily activities under the guidance of an OT.
• Monitor and report on Residents' performance in therapy activities.
• Handle administrative tasks for the therapy team.

Skills

Collaboration

Monitoring

Encouragement

Supervision

Education

Graduate of an accredited OTA Program

Current OTA License

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant-COTA

Department: Rehabilitation/Therapy

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Berkshire Post Acute Care at Wayne

Description

Now Hiring! Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant -COTA

COTA Duties Include:

• OTA will work as part of the therapy team and under the guidance of an OT
• OTA will select therapy activities to fit Residents' needs and capabilities.
• OTA will assist Residents in carrying out daily activities.
• OTA will monitor Residents' performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement.
• OTA will teach Residents how to use special equipment to assist with daily function.
• OTA will work in collaboration with the OT to establish a rehabilitation plan.
• OTA will supervise Residents' activities to ensure they are done properly.
• OTA will report the Resident's progress to the OT.
• OTA 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 OTA Program
• Current OTA License
• Experience in long-term-care settings preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• PTO