Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant-COTA FULL TIME AND PRN

MB Healthcare; Cedar Grove (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

PTO

Job summary

MB Healthcare is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a full-time role at Eagle Rock Post Acute Care in Cedar Grove, NJ. The COTA will support the therapy team under the supervision of an OT, select activities, assist residents with daily tasks, and monitor progress.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited OTA program and a current OTA license; long-term-care experience is preferred. Training and PTO are offered as part of the benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OTA program.
• Current OTA license is required.
• Experience in long-term-care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the therapy team under OT guidance.
• Assist residents in daily activities.
• Monitor residents' performance and provide encouragement.
• Teach residents how to use adaptive equipment.
• Collaborate with the OT to establish rehab plans.
• Supervise activities to ensure proper execution.
• Report residents' progress to the OT.
• Handle administrative and clerical tasks for the therapy team.

Skills

Teamwork

ADL training

Activity planning

Documentation

Education

OTA Program graduate

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant-COTA FULL TIME AND PRN

Department: Rehabilitation/Therapy

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Eagle Rock Post Acute Care at Cedar Grove

Now Hiring! Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant -COTA

Description

COTA Duties Include:

• OTA will work as part of the therapy team and under the guidance of an OT
• OTA will select therapy activities to fit Residents' needs and capabilities.
• OTA will assist Residents in carrying out daily activities.
• OTA will monitor Residents' performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement.
• OTA will teach Residents how to use special equipment to assist with daily function.
• OTA will work in collaboration with the OT to establish a rehabilitation plan.
• OTA will supervise Residents' activities to ensure they are done properly.
• OTA will report the Resident's progress to the OT
• OTA will handle administrative and clerical tasks for therapy team.

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Excellent Benefits
• Career Advancement
• Training Programs and support

OTA Requirements Include:

• A graduate of an accredited OTA Program
• Current OTA License
• Experience in long-term-care settings preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• PTO