Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Full time

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Westfield (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (Medical) and Dental

Vision insurance

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center in Westfield, NJ seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to deliver therapy under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The COTA will implement treatment goals, document patient progress, and collaborate with the rehabilitation team to ensure patient-centered care.

Ideal candidates will have a valid COTA license and experience in long-term or geriatric care, with strong documentation skills and a commitment to punctual, professional

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid COTA license/registration for the state of practice.
• Provide comprehensive treatment under supervision of an OT.
• Experience in long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation skills and weekly progress notes.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and timely reporting of progress.

Responsibilities

• Carry out best-practice treatments under OT supervision.
• Provide treatment aligned with goals set by the OT.
• Document patient progress and weekly notes.
• Collaborate with the rehabilitation team to ensure optimal care.
• Maintain patient-centered care and high-quality service.

Skills

Licensed COTA

Long-term care experience

Documentation

Collaboration across disciplines

Professionalism and punctuality

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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