COTA PRN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited referral bonus up to $1,000

Therapy leadership support

Job summary

Stern Therapy Consultants is seeking a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support residents in Salem County, Salem, NJ. You will deliver OT services per the supervising OT's plan, assist with dressing, bathing, grooming, and toileting, and help residents build coordination and endurance for daily tasks.

Join a team that emphasizes collaboration with nursing and rehab staff, with leadership support and flexible PRN assignments based on facility coverage needs.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey Occupational Therapy Assistant license and COTA certification.
• Strong communication and attention to residents' individual needs.
• Ability to follow established care plans and maintain accurate treatment documentation.
• Skilled nursing experience is helpful; new graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy services within the treatment plan established by the supervising OT.
• Work with residents on dressing, bathing, grooming, and toileting, providing assistance and instruction suited to their abilities.
• Incorporate prescribed activities that build coordination, upper-extremity function, and endurance for daily tasks.
• Reinforce adaptive equipment use, energy conservation techniques, and safety recommendations.
• Observe functional changes and discuss residents' progress or treatment concerns with the OT.
• Document care promptly and collaborate with nursing and rehab staff to support carryover between sessions.

Skills

Communication

Resident-focused care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

COTA certification

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – PRN

Salem County | Salem, NJ

$35–$40/hour | PRN

Stern Therapy Consultants is seeking a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Salem County in Salem, NJ. Support residents receiving skilled nursing rehabilitation by helping them practice everyday tasks, develop functional skills, and use strategies that make daily routines more manageable.

What You'll Do

• Deliver occupational therapy services within the treatment plan established by the supervising OT.
• Work with residents on dressing, bathing, grooming, and toileting, providing assistance and instruction suited to their abilities.
• Incorporate prescribed activities that build coordination, upper-extremity function, and endurance for daily tasks.
• Reinforce adaptive equipment use, energy conservation techniques, and safety recommendations.
• Observe functional changes and discuss residents' progress or treatment concerns with the OT.
• Document care promptly and collaborate with nursing and rehab staff to support carryover between sessions.

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.
• Support from therapy leadership and collaboration with rehabilitation colleagues.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey Occupational Therapy Assistant license and COTA certification.
• Strong communication and attention to residents' individual needs.
• Ability to follow established care plans and maintain accurate treatment documentation.
• Skilled nursing experience is helpful; new graduates are welcome to apply.