COTA: Compassionate Geriatric Therapy Assistant

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to deliver evidence-based therapy under OT supervision. You will implement treatment plans, document patient progress, and contribute to a collaborative rehabilitation team in a long-term care setting.

The role requires an active COTA license/registration and CPR/BLS certification. Experience in geriatric care is preferred, with an emphasis on timely documentation and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Well versed with documentation writing.
• Document patient's progress on weekly progress notes.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient-centered treatment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out treatments under supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients per OT goals.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of progress.
• Ensure professional and punctual attendance and conduct.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Geriatric care

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Education

COTA license/registration

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to deliver evidence-based therapy under OT supervision. You will implement treatment plans, document patient progress, and contribute to a collaborative rehabilitation team in a long-term care setting.

The role requires an active COTA license/registration and CPR/BLS certification. Experience in geriatric care is preferred, with an emphasis on timely documentation and patient-centered care.