Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Full time

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Maplewood (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 (Discounted tickets to…)

Compensation: $34-$37/hour

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to deliver evidence-based treatments under OT supervision. The role emphasizes comprehensive patient care, timely documentation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in a long-term care setting.

The ideal candidate holds a valid state license, has strong documentation skills, and demonstrates professionalism, punctuality, and patient-centered service.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid state license and registration for the state of practice.
• Provide comprehensive treatment under supervision of Occupational Therapist.
• Long-term/geriatric care experience preferred.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Document patient progress with weekly notes.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Excellent patient service and clinical excellence.
• Punctual and professional; adhere to scheduled hours.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out best-practice treatments under OT supervision.
• Provide feedback and progress notes documenting patient progress.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.

Skills

Patient service

Documentation

Punctuality

Collaboration

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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