Flexible COTA: Rehab Team Partner for Patient Progress

Carnegie-Post-Acute-Skilled-Nursing-At-Princeton; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent Benefits

Career Advancement

Training Programs and support

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Carnegie Post Acute Skilled Nursing at Princeton is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehabilitation team. You will work under the guidance of an OT to support residents in therapy and daily activities.

This role involves selecting appropriate activities, monitoring performance, teaching residents how to use assistive devices, and collaborating to establish a rehab plan. You will also handle routine therapy administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited COTA Program.
• Current COTA License.
• Experience in long-term-care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• COTA will work as part of the therapy team and under the guidance of an OT
• COTA will select therapy activities to fit Residents' needs and capabilities.
• COTA will assist Residents in carrying out daily activities.
• COTA will monitor Residents' performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement.
• COTA will teach Residents how to use special equipment to assist with daily function.
• COTA will work in collaboration with the OT to establish a rehabilitation plan.
• COTA will supervise Residents' activities to ensure they are done properly.
• COTA will report the Resident's progress to the OT.
• COTA will handle administrative and clerical tasks for therapy team.

Skills

COTA

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of accredited COTA program

Current COTA license

Job description

Carnegie Post Acute Skilled Nursing at Princeton is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehabilitation team. You will work under the guidance of an OT to support residents in therapy and daily activities.

This role involves selecting appropriate activities, monitoring performance, teaching residents how to use assistive devices, and collaborating to establish a rehab plan. You will also handle routine therapy administrative tasks.