Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Ultimate Therapy • Burtonsville, MD

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About The Position

Ultimate Therapy is hiring a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at Autumn Lake at Oak Manor in Burtonsville, Maryland. The COTA provides occupational therapy treatment to skilled nursing residents, helping them make progress with daily challenges, self-care, and meaningful participation in their routines. The role carries out interventions within the supervising Occupational Therapist’s established plan of care and works with residents according to their functional needs and resident-specific precautions.

Requirements

• Active Maryland Occupational Therapy Assistant license and COTA certification.
• Ability to follow individualized treatment plans and resident-specific precautions.
• Strong communication, observation, and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Skilled nursing experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Carry out interventions within the supervising Occupational Therapist’s established plan of care.
• Guide residents through personal care activities, adjusting assistance and cueing to their functional needs.
• Incorporate prescribed exercises and therapeutic tasks addressing upper-extremity function, coordination, and activity tolerance.
• Help residents practice adaptive equipment techniques and energy-conservation strategies.
• Share observations about resident progress, safety concerns, and treatment responses with the supervising OT.
• Maintain accurate treatment notes.
• Coordinate with nursing and rehabilitation colleagues to reinforce skills throughout daily care.

Benefits

• $36–$40 per hour.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• CEU reimbursement.
• Parental leave and disability insurance.
• Unlimited referral bonus, with up to $1,000 per successful referral.
• Collaboration with the rehabilitation team and support from therapy leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed