Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA FT)

Outcome HC; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Outcome HC's skilled nursing facility seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join an interdisciplinary care team. The COTA will implement individualized treatment plans under an OT's supervision, enhance residents' independence, safety, and functional ability.

The role focuses on ADLs, mobility, cognitive interventions, and adaptive equipment training, with emphasis on accurate documentation and adherence to regulatory standards; prior SNF/geriatric experience is preferred

Qualifications

• Current state COTA license/certification.
• Strong clinical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility or geriatric setting preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct occupational therapy services under the supervision of a licensed OT in accordance with the resident's plan of care.
• Implement individualized treatment programs focused on functional improvement, ADLs, mobility, and safety.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions including exercises, ADL retraining, cognitive interventions, and adaptive equipment training.
• Instruct residents in use of assistive devices and adaptive equipment to maximize independence and safety.
• Document treatment sessions, resident progress, and outcomes according to regulatory and facility standards.
• Communicate resident progress and treatment outcomes with the supervising OT, residents, families, and caregivers.
• Provide education on safe mobility, fall prevention, and strategies to support independence in daily activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation for billing and reimbursement and adhere to facility policies.

Skills

COTA License

Clinical Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Full Time | Skilled Nursing Facility
Location: Runnells Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Job Type: Full Time

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our interdisciplinary team in a skilled nursing facility. The ideal candidate is committed to improving the quality of life for older adults through evidence-based, person-centered care. This role involves implementing individualized treatment plans under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, delivering therapeutic interventions, and promoting independence, safety, and functional ability.

Clinical Care

• Provide direct occupational therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist in accordance with the resident's plan of care.

• Implement individualized treatment programs focused on functional improvement, ADLs, mobility, and safety.

• Deliver therapeutic interventions including therapeutic exercises, ADL retraining, cognitive interventions, and adaptive equipment training.

• Instruct and train residents in the use of assistive devices and adaptive equipment to maximize independence and safety.

• Document treatment sessions, resident progress, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory and facility standards.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Communicate resident progress and treatment outcomes with the supervising Occupational Therapist, residents, families, and caregivers.

• Provide education on safe mobility, fall prevention, and strategies to support independence in daily activities.

Regulatory & Administrative

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation for billing and reimbursement.

• Adhere to facility policies, professional ethics, and best-practice standards.

Qualifications

• Current state COTA license/certification.

• Strong clinical skills, communication abilities, and attention to detail.

• Experience in a skilled nursing facility or geriatric setting preferred but not required.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

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