Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Full time

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Mountainside (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 in a geriatric long-term care setting.

You will adhere to individualized goals, document weekly progress, and collaborate with the rehab team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. A valid COTA license is required; punctuality and professionalism are essential. Prior long-term care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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
• Well versed with documentation writing
• Document patient’s progress on weekly progress note
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient centered treatment and care
• Exceptional patient service skills and professionalism
• Report to work on time and adhere to scheduled hours
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation

Responsibilities

• Carry out best practice treatments under supervision of the OT.
• Document progress and maintain weekly progress notes.
• Collaborate with disciplines to ensure patient centered care.
• Assist with daily tasks as requested by the Director of Rehabilitation.

Skills

Licensed COTA

Documentation

Patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Time management

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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