Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Full time

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Springfield (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 carry out best practice treatments under OT supervision. You will document patient progress and collaborate with the rehabilitation team to deliver patient-centered care in a long-term care setting.

The role requires an active license/registration, experience with geriatric care, and strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Must have 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 and timely weekly progress notes.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered treatment.
• Maintains professionalism and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Carry out treatments under supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
• Provide treatment according to goals developed by OT and document progress.
• Communicate patient progress and needs to supervising OT as required by policy.
• Perform duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.

Skills

Licenses & Registration

Clinical Documentation

Geriatric Care

Team 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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