Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Sterling Therapy Providers Mountainside, NJ Job Details Per diem $40 - $42 an hour 8 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Activities of daily living (ADL) training Occupational Therapy Assistant License Post-session clinical documentation Resident's rights Group facilitation in therapy Occupational therapy self-care training Care documentation Mid-level Assisting with ADLs Providing care for residents Occupational Therapy Care coordination meetings experience Patient family and caregiver education COTA Medical equipment cleaning Equipment maintenance Coordinating patient care in an occupational therapy role Patient treatment Care plan implementation Communication skills Rehabilitation and recovery (patient care) Occupational Therapy License Time management Group therapy instruction Full Job Description Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

RATE:

$40 to $42 PER

HOUR BENEFITS

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401K Holiday Pay Paid Time Off Overtime Available

POSITION SUMMARY

The Occupational Therapy Assistant implements occupational therapy programs and provides occupational therapy treatments to residents to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist.

RESPONSIBLITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

1 Implements resident's individualized treatment plan as defined by the primary Occupational Therapist; 2 Provides individualized occupational therapy treatments including activities of daily living and range of motion exercises; 3 Performs activities of daily living evaluations under the direction of the Occupational Therapist; 4 Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in consultation with the Occupational Therapist; 5 Instructs residents, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist; 6 Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident; 7 Maintains appropriate and timely resident and non-resident documentation for all residents treated; 8 Attends and contributes to resident care, staffing and other required meetings as a representative of occupational therapy, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist; 9 Cleans, maintains, identifies and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary; 10 Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals' needs and rights.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1 Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association. He/she must be certified and/or eligible for certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board. 2 Licensed and/or eligible for licensure, as required by the state.

JOB SKILLS

1 Good organizational and time management skills. 2 Good verbal and written communication skills.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES

1 Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees. 2 Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required