Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/ OTA) Full Time

Preferred Therapy Solutions; New Milford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 5 weeks to start

PTO 6 weeks after 5 years

Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx

Short/Long Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) with discretionary match

Flexible schedules

Mentor programs

Job summary

Preferred Therapy Solutions is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/OTA) for our sub-acute/skilled nursing rehab department in New Milford, CT. You will work with geriatric patients, including short-term and long-term residents, under a dedicated rehab team.

We offer a competitive wage range of $29–$36 per hour, full-time hours, and comprehensive benefits. Strong documentation and MS Office skills are required; CT license or eligibility is needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (CT) or license-eligible.
• Proficient with MS Office and electronic documentation systems.
• Ability to work in a sub-acute rehab setting with geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing setting.
• Collaborate with rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team environment.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation; ensure quality care.
• Be flexible with hours to meet patient needs.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Flexible hours

Education

OT A ssistant license (CT)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Electronic documentation

Job description

OverviewA 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 employmentMedical/ Dental/ Vision/ Rx plan/ H.S.AShort-term disability, long-term disability, and life insuranceContinuing Education program401(k) plan with a discretionary employer matchFlexible schedules to promote a balance between career and personal lifeMentor 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 settingWork collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environmentPossess a current Occupational Therapy Assistant license or be license eligible to practice in the state employedDemonstrate strong computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and have experience with electronic documentationDemonstrate good attention to detail and timeliness with documentationWork well with others in a team settingBe flexible with hours.Rate Range: $29/hr - $36/hr#LI-MB1