COTA Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Leisure Chateau Premier Subacute Care & Rehab Center; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Weekly Employee Appreciation Event

Monthly Gift Giveaways

Job summary

Leisure Chateau Premier Subacute Care & Rehab Center in New Jersey seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our rehabilitation team. You will implement OT programs and deliver treatments under the supervision of a Registered OT to help residents increase independence.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited OTA program and licensed or eligible for licensure in the state, with strong organizational and communication skills and a compassionate approach.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by the state.

Responsibilities

• Implements resident’s individualized treatment plans under the supervision of the OT.
• Provides OT treatments including activities of daily living and ROM exercises.
• Performs ADL evaluations under the direction of the OT.
• Organizes and facilitates treatment groups with the OT.
• Instructs residents and caregivers in OT techniques under supervision of the OT.
• Works with rehabilitation team to develop programs for residents.
• Maintains documentation for treated residents in a timely manner.
• Attends care and staff meetings as an OT representative.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and reports repair needs.
• Ensures high-quality service in a compassionate environment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

OTA program graduate

State licensure eligible

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

RATE

$37 PER HOUR

Schedule Options

Full time, Part Time, and Per Diem Flexible

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- “Thankful Thursday”
• Monthly Gift Giveaways!!

About us

Leisure Chateau is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive, team-focused environment. We believe great care starts with great people, which is why we invest in our employees through accessible leadership, recognition programs, and the resources they need to succeed.

If you're looking for a workplace where you'll be valued, supported, and able to make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to have you on our team.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Occupational Therapy Assistant implements occupational therapy programs and provides occupational therapy treatments to residents to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist.

RESPONSIBLITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 1 Implements resident’s individualized treatment plan as defined by the primary Occupational Therapist;
• 2 Provides individualized occupational therapy treatments including activities of daily living and range of motion exercises;
• 3 Performs activities of daily living evaluations under the direction of the Occupational Therapist;
• 4 Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in consultation with the Occupational Therapist;
• 5 Instructs residents, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist;
• 6 Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident;
• 7 Maintains appropriate and timely resident and non-resident documentation for all residents treated;
• 8 Attends and contributes to resident care, staffing and other required meetings as a representative of occupational therapy, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist;
• 9 Cleans, maintains, identifies and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary;
• 10 Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• 1 Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association. He/she must be certified and/or eligible for certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.
• 2 Licensed and/or eligible for licensure, as required by the state.

JOB SKILLS

• 1 Good organizational and time management skills.
• 2 Good verbal and written communication skills.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES

• 1 Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.
• 2 Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands‑on intervention/participation may be required