Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Full time

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Morris Plains (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 in Morris Plains, New Jersey seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide treatment under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. The COTA will adhere to goals set by the OT and document progress as required by facility policy.

Experience with long-term or geriatric care is preferred. Excellent patient service, timely progress notes, and collaboration with all disciplines are essential for delivering patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.
• Ability to document patient progress with weekly notes.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Demonstrates exceptional patient service and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment under supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
• Provide feedback and documentation to supervising OT as required by policy.
• Report to work on time and adhere to scheduled hours.
• Carry out duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.

Skills

Licensure/registration

Documentation

Patient care

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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