Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Full time

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Irvington (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 in Irvington, NJ is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support treatment plans under the supervision of an OT. You will apply evidence-based techniques, document patient progress, and contribute to goal attainment in a geriatric, long-term care setting.

The role requires a valid license for the state, strong documentation skills, punctuality, professionalism, and collaboration with the care team to deliver patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under supervision of OT.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not required.
• Well versed with documentation writing.
• Document patient progress on weekly progress notes in a timely fashion.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient-centered treatment and care.
• Exceptional patient service skills and professionalism.
• Report to work on time and adhere to scheduled hours.

Responsibilities

• Carry out best practice treatments under OT supervision.
• Provide treatment per goals developed by the OT and communicate progress.

Skills

License & registration

Documentation

Team collaboration

Punctuality & professionalism

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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