Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Full time

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Orange (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 is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to deliver evidence-based therapy under OT supervision. You will implement treatment plans, document patient progress, and contribute to a collaborative rehabilitation team in a long-term care setting.

The role requires an active COTA license/registration and CPR/BLS certification. Experience in geriatric care is preferred, with an emphasis on timely documentation and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Well versed with documentation writing.
• Document patient's progress on weekly progress notes.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient-centered treatment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out treatments under supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients per OT goals.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of progress.
• Ensure professional and punctual attendance and conduct.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Geriatric care

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Education

COTA license/registration

CPR/BLS certification

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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