Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Full time

Chatham-Hills-Subacute-Care-Center; Chatham Township (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits

Job summary

Chatham-Hills-Subacute-Care-Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support the OT team in a long-term care setting. The COTA will administer treatments under supervision and document progress following facility policy and goals set by the OT.

The ideal candidate holds a valid COTA license, has experience with geriatric or long-term care populations, and demonstrates strong documentation, reliability, and teamwork with the rehabilitation team.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid professional license (COTA) and registration for the state of practice.
• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred.
• Strong documentation skills and weekly progress notes.
• Collaborates with all disciplines for patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Carry out best practice treatments under OT supervision.
• Provide treatment per goals developed by OT.
• Document patient progress in weekly notes.
• Assist with timely completion of documentation as required by policy.
• Report to work on time and maintain professionalism.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Geriatrics experience

Patient care

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

COTA license (state)

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

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