Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Full time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to deliver treatment under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, patient-centered care, and collaboration with the rehabilitation team in a long-term care setting.

Ideal candidates hold a current COTA license, bring experiences with geriatric populations, and demonstrate professional conduct with timely progress notes and teamwork within a busy

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid COTA license and registration for the state of practice.
• Provide comprehensive treatment under OT supervision.
• Experience in long-term and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Proficient in documentation and weekly progress notes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out best practice treatments under OT supervision.
• Document patient progress and communicate with supervision OT.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality in all duties.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Patient care

Team collaboration

Professional license

Education

Licensed COTA (State License)

Tools

EMR systems

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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