Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Full time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide treatment under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The COTA will document progress, ensure adherence to therapy goals, and collaborate with all disciplines to deliver patient-centered care in a long-term care setting.

Qualified candidates hold a valid COTA license and have experience in geriatric or long-term care environments, with strong documentation and reliability as

Qualifications

• Must hold valid COTA license/registration.
• Experience with long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Timely progress notes and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out treatment under OT supervision.
• Provide treatment per goals set by OT.
• Document patient progress weekly.
• Collaborate with all disciplines for patient-centered care.
• Adhere to scheduled hours and perform duties as assigned by Rehabilitation Director.

Skills

COTA license

Geriatric care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Punctuality

Professionalism

Education

COTA certification

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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