Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Occupational TherapistThis is an official AristaCare Talent Acquisition job posting. Candidates who apply through this posting will work directly with our in-house Talent Acquisition Team throughout the recruitment process — not through a third-party staffing or recruitment agency.Job Purpose: To assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing Occupational Therapist services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be directed by DOR, Administrator, or regional support team to assure the highest degree of quality resident care is always maintained.Job Functions:Provide Occupational Therapist services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice, Company procedures, Therapy Department procedures and productivity standards.Adhere to Company procedures regarding documentation and billing of Occupational Therapist services.Demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.Conduct screening of residents at regular intervals to determine the need for intervention/treatment.Conduct timely screening of residents referred to physical therapy to determine the need for intervention/treatment.Evaluate residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.Conduct specialized evaluations as indicated.Develop treatment plans by establishing short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/responsible parties, and interdisciplinary team members.To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systemsEducation & Requirements:Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited programMust have an active Occupational Therapy Assistant license in New JerseyOngoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certificationAssume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.We are proud to offer:Competitive rates401(k) Retirement PlanHealthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision)Paid time offApply Directly With AristaCare!AristaCare has a dedicated in-house Talent Acquisition Team that recruits directly for our facilities. When you apply through this posting, you are connecting directly with AristaCare — not a third-party staffing or recruitment agency.Our team will provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information about available positions, schedules, pay rates, incentives, benefits, and career opportunities.Apply directly with AristaCare and let our Talent Acquisition Team help you find the position and facility that best fit you.