Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Full time

CareRite Centers, LLC; Chatham (NJ); On-site; USD 46,838 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits (Discounted tickets to destinations and attractions)

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Chatham, NJ. The role involves carrying out treatments under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist and ensuring the documentation of patient progress. Candidates must hold a valid professional license and have strong patient service and documentation skills. Benefits include competitive salary and insurance options. This position aims to deliver exceptional patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under supervision of Occupational Therapist.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out best practice treatments under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
• Provide feedback to the supervising occupational therapist via documentation.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide best patient-centered treatment and care.

Skills

Patient service skills

Documentation writing

Clinical excellence

Education

Valid professional license and registration for state of practice

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant is responsible for carrying out best practice treatments under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. The Occupational Therapist Assistant will provide treatment by adhering to specific goals developed by the OT. As well, the COTA must provide feedback to the supervision occupational therapist via documentation or in any other method required by facility policy.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under supervision of Occupational Therapist
• Experience with long‑term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
• Well versed with documentation writing
• Document patient’s progress on weekly progress note in a timely fashion.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation

Shifts

• All positions available.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• KinderCare Discount
• Plum Benefits (Discounted tickets to destinations and attractions)

Compensation

$34-$37/hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer