COTA PRN

Stern Therapy Consultants; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Leadership support

Clinician collaboration

Job summary

Stern Therapy Consultants seeks a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join Autumn Lake at Union (Union, NJ). You will implement the OT plan of care, guide residents through activities of daily living, and help residents regain independence. Collaboration with nursing and rehab colleagues is essential for consistent therapy delivery.

The role offers hourly pay of $35–$38, PRN scheduling, and opportunities to contribute to a multidisciplinary team within a skilled nursing setting.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey Occupational Therapy Assistant license and COTA certification.
• Follow an established plan of care with attentive treatment.
• Clear communication and accurate documentation.
• New graduates welcome; skilled nursing experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the supervising Occupational Therapist's plan of care through individualized treatment activities.
• Coach residents through dressing, grooming, toileting, and bathing tasks using appropriate assistance and cueing.
• Lead prescribed activities that develop upper-extremity function, coordination, and tolerance for everyday tasks.
• Reinforce adaptive equipment use and techniques for completing activities safely and efficiently.
• Share observations about functional progress, participation, and emerging concerns with the OT.
• Complete timely treatment notes and collaborate with nursing and rehab colleagues to encourage consistent use of therapy strategies.

Skills

COTA Certification

Strong Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

New Jersey OT License

COTA Certification

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – PRN

Autumn Lake at Union | Union, NJ

$35–$38/hour | PRN

Bring your occupational therapy skills to Autumn Lake at Union, where Stern Therapy Consultants is seeking a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. Help skilled nursing residents build independence through treatment that connects rehabilitation goals with their personal care needs and familiar routines.

What You'll Do

• Carry out the supervising Occupational Therapist's plan of care through individualized treatment activities.
• Coach residents through dressing, grooming, toileting, and bathing tasks using appropriate assistance and cueing.
• Lead prescribed activities that develop upper-extremity function, coordination, and tolerance for everyday tasks.
• Reinforce adaptive equipment use and techniques for completing activities safely and efficiently.
• Share observations about functional progress, participation, and emerging concerns with the OT.
• Complete timely treatment notes and collaborate with nursing and rehab colleagues to encourage consistent use of therapy strategies.

What We Offer

• $35–$38 per hour.
• PRN coverage coordinated with your availability and the rehabilitation department's needs.
• Unlimited referral bonus, with up to $1,000 per successful referral.
• Support from therapy leadership and collaboration with fellow clinicians.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey Occupational Therapy Assistant license and COTA certification.
• Attentive treatment skills and the ability to follow an established plan of care.
• Clear communication and accurate documentation.
• Skilled nursing experience is helpful; new graduates are welcome to apply.