Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/ OTA) Full Time

Preftherapy; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Flexible schedules

Continuing Education

Job summary

Preftherapy in Milford, CT is seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/OTA) to join our sub-acute skilled nursing rehab team in New Milford. You will deliver compassionate therapy to geriatric residents, balancing short-term and long-term needs within a supportive rehab environment.

The ideal candidate holds a CT COTA license (or license eligible), is proficient with EMR and Microsoft Office, collaborates well with nursing staff, and can adapt to flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Current CT COTA license or license-eligibility
• Experience in sub-acute/skilled nursing rehab is preferred
• Proficient with EMR and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility setting
• Collaborate with rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team environment
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation with strong attention to detail

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

COTA license

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/ OTA) Full Time# Home## Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/ OTA) Full TimeApply: New Milford, CT: Full time: Posted Today: JR000894OverviewA **full-time** Occupational Therapy Assistant, (COTA/OTA), position is available in our sub-acute/skilled nursing rehab department located in **New Milford, CT**. Candlewood Valley Health and Rehab is a busy sub-acute/skilled nursing facility where you would be working with the geriatric population and see a good mix of short-term and long-term care patients. We have a dedicated 30 bed short term rehab, 2 long term care units and also a secured dementia unit. Scheduling allows for flexible and accommodating hours. Our rehab center is well regarded within the community we serve. Our team is very supportive complete with a fantastic rehab director and a full rehab team that works well together! We are located in New Milford Connecticut minutes from the town green with beautiful shopping, restaurants and hiking trails. You may have already heard that **Preferred Therapy Solutions** is different from other therapy companies. Let us tell you why we are a step above the rest. ***Excellence. Stability. Integrity.*** * We are owned and operated by therapists.* We focus on appropriate and ethical patient care.* Members of our management team have worked in the very position you are interested in.* We understand what therapists need to be successful.* We know that a healthy balance between work and family is important, so we offer a very generous paid time off package for full and part-time employees.* We know that continuing your education is important, so we have a great education department to help you stay up to date. The success of our residents relies on the success of our therapists. We know that providing the highest quality care brings the highest outcome for our residents. After all, we are all in this to help those we treat reach their highest level of independence. Come join our team and be part of our success! **We offer competitive rates and great benefits:*** Up to 5 weeks of paid time off to start and up to 6 weeks of PTO after 5 years of employment* Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Rx plan/ H.S.A* Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance* Continuing Education program* 401(k) plan with a discretionary employer match* Flexible schedules to promote a balance between career and personal life* Mentor programs for therapists interested in growing their skills or management opportunities. **Responsibilities and Qualifications:**The qualified candidate will:* Provide comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility setting* Work collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment* Possess a current Occupational Therapy Assistant license or be license eligible to practice in the state employed* Demonstrate strong computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and have experience with electronic documentation* Demonstrate good attention to detail and timeliness with documentation* Work well with others in a team setting* Be flexible with hours. Rate Range: $29/hr - $36/hr#LI-MB1