Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Come and join us at Forest Center for Rehabilitation and Healing!

Forest Hill Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is prioritizing employee happiness and experience with higher wages, sign-on bonuses, and a friendly workplace culture. Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference in the lives of the residents? Apply today, we'd love to meet you!

We are located at 497 Mount Prospect Ave, Newark NJ, 07401.

**Per Diem Role **

WHEN YOU WORK AT FOREST HILL YOU CAN ENJOY:

• WEEKLY PAYROLL
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Daily Pay- Work Today Get Paid Today!
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Full and Part Time Positions
• Flexible Scheduling
• Pay Rate: $30-43/hr (based on experience)

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant ( COTA ) Job Summary:


The occupational therapy assistant performs patient related activities. Services may include but are not limited to purposeful activities or interventions to maximize the independence and the maintenance of health of any individual who is limited by a physical injury or illness, a cognitive impairment, a psychosocial dysfunction, a mental illness, a developmental or learning disability, or an adverse environmental condition.


Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant ( COTA ) Major Duties and Critical Tasks: Assisting the occupational therapist when performing tests, evaluation and complex treatment procedures Observing, recording and reporting to the therapist the condition, reactions and responses related to assigned duties Assisting the therapist in consulting with patients, family members and other health care professionals as appropriate Assisting with the care of the occupational therapy department and equipment Assisting the occupational therapist with in-service programs and other meetings as assigned


Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant ( COTA ) Education and Experience: Active Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification High School Diploma/GED Required Strong Interpersonal Skills