Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Overview Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Position: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Location: 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052 Schedule: Per Diem/PRN 8:30AM to 4:30pm weekday and weekend needs Compensation: $42/hr Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being. Start Strong : Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting Recharge & Refresh : Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance Your Health Matters : Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings for full-time team members Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care Responsibilities As a COTA you will be reporting directly to the Occupational Therapist, you will be treating patients with complex needs and challenging diagnoses. Conducting individual patient therapy regimens under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT). Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions as indicated in collaboration with an OT. Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures. Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant required. Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required or as required by state regulations. Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans #J-18808-Ljbffr Select Medical