COTA PRN

Sternrehab; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 100,289,000 - 108,886,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited referral bonus up to $1,000

Support from therapy leadership

Collaboration with clinicians

Job summary

Autumn Lake at Union in Union, NJ is seeking a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support skilled nursing residents by implementing the OT plan of care and promoting independence.

You will work with the OT, assist with dressing, grooming, and functional tasks, document progress, and collaborate with nursing and rehab staff; NJ license and COTA required; SNF experience helpful.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey OT license and COTA certification.
• Ability to follow an established plan of care.
• Clear communication and accurate documentation.
• New graduates welcome; SNF experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the OT plan of care through individualized treatment activities.
• Coach residents through dressing, grooming, toileting, and bathing tasks.
• Lead activities to develop upper-extremity function and coordination.
• Reinforce adaptive equipment use for safe task completion.
• Share observations with the OT about progress and concerns.
• Complete treatment notes and collaborate with nursing and rehab staff.

Skills

NJ license

COTA certification

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Documentation skills

SNF experience helpful

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.