Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Per Diem

Chathamhillssubacute; Chatham (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits

Job summary

Chathamhillssubacute seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to carry out best practice treatments under OT supervision and adhere to treatment goals set by the OT. You will document progress and communicate with the supervising therapist per policy.

Experience in long-term or geriatric care is preferred. Strong patient-centered care and professionalism are essential to join our rehabilitation team.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not required.
• Strong documentation writing skills.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Carry out best practice treatments under supervision of OT.
• Provide treatment per goals developed by the OT.
• Provide feedback to supervising OT via documentation or as required by policy.

Skills

License & registration

Geríatric care experience

Documentation writing

Team collaboration

Professionalism

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.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) 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

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Shifts

• Per Diem

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• KinderCare Discount
• Plum Benefits (Discounted tickets to destinations and attractions)

Salary: Up to $40.00 an hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer