COTA PRN

Stern Therapy Consultants; Dennis Township (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

PRN flexibility

Team collaboration

Therapy leadership support

Job summary

Stern Therapy Consultants is seeking a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support residents at Autumn Lake at Ocean View in Ocean View, NJ. In this role you will implement treatment plans and help residents gain independence with daily activities. You will collaborate with the supervising OT, document sessions and contribute to a supportive rehab team. PRN opportunities offer flexible coverage and competitive hourly pay of $35–$40.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey COTA license and certification required.
• Ability to follow individualized treatment plans with safety focus.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and documentation skills.
• New graduates welcome; skilled nursing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement the OT's treatment plan through resident-centered activities.
• Coach residents in self-care tasks (dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting).
• Provide exercises and activities to support upper-extremity function and coordination.
• Reinforce adaptive equipment techniques for safe routines.
• Share progress observations with the supervising OT.
• Complete session notes and collaborate with nursing and rehab staff for carryover.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Documentation

Resident safety

Education

New Jersey COTA license

COTA certification

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – PRN

Autumn Lake at Ocean View | Ocean View, NJ

$35–$40/hour | PRN

Stern Therapy Consultants is seeking a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Autumn Lake at Ocean View. Help residents receiving skilled nursing rehabilitation gain confidence with personal care and daily activities through practical treatment guided by the supervising Occupational Therapist.

What You'll Do

• Implement the OT's treatment plan through activities matched to each resident's functional goals.
• Coach residents in self-care tasks, including dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting.
• Provide prescribed exercises and therapeutic activities that support upper-extremity function, coordination, and activity tolerance.
• Reinforce adaptive equipment techniques and strategies for completing routines safely.
• Share observations about assistance needs, progress, and treatment responses with the supervising OT.
• Complete clear session notes and work with nursing and rehab colleagues to encourage carryover of skills.

What We Offer

• $35–$40 per hour.
• PRN assignments coordinated with your availability and facility coverage needs.
• Unlimited referral bonus, with up to $1,000 per successful referral.
• Collaboration with the rehabilitation team and support from therapy leadership.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey Occupational Therapy Assistant license and COTA certification.
• Ability to follow individualized treatment plans with attention to resident safety.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and documentation skills.
• Skilled nursing experience is a plus; new graduates are welcome to apply.