COTA: Geriatric Rehab with Collaborative Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support therapeutic goals under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The COTA will deliver treatments, document progress, and collaborate with the rehab team to ensure patient-centered care in a long-term care setting.

The role emphasizes timely documentation, professional conduct, and ongoing communication with the OT and rehabilitation director.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Carry out best practice treatments under supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
• Provide treatment by adhering to specific goals developed by the OT.
• Provide feedback to the supervising occupational therapist via documentation or as required by facility policy.

Job description

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support therapeutic goals under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The COTA will deliver treatments, document progress, and collaborate with the rehab team to ensure patient-centered care in a long-term care setting.

The role emphasizes timely documentation, professional conduct, and ongoing communication with the OT and rehabilitation director.