COTA Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Leisure Chateau Care and Rehabilitation Center; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Weekly Appreciation Event

Monthly Gift Giveaways

Job summary

Leisure Chateau Care and Rehabilitation Center in Lakewood Township, NJ is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to support residents under supervision of an OT. You will implement individualized treatment plans and deliver OT services to promote independence and functional improvement in daily activities.

We offer full-time, part-time, and per diem options with a competitive hourly rate of $40 and a per diem rate of $43. Benefits include health, retirement, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program recognized by AOTA.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure by the state.

Responsibilities

• Implements resident treatment plans under supervision of an OT.
• Provides OT interventions for ADLs and ROM exercises.
• Performs ADL evaluations under OT direction.
• Organizes and leads treatment groups with OT input.
• Instructs residents, families and caregivers in OT techniques.
• Collaborates with rehab team to develop resident programs.
• Maintains timely documentation for residents treated.
• Attends care and staff meetings as OT representative.
• Cleans and reports equipment maintenance needs.
• Ensures high-quality, compassionate service to residents.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

OTA Certification graduate

Licensed/eligible licensure

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

RATE: $40 PER HOUR

Per Diem Rate: $43 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