Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Ultimate Therapy • Glen Burnie, MD

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About The Position

Ultimate Therapy is hiring a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at Autumn Lake at Baltimore Washington in Glen Burnie, Maryland. The assistant will support residents receiving skilled nursing rehabilitation as they work toward greater independence, with treatment centered on personal care tasks and meaningful daily routines. The role delivers interventions established by a supervising occupational therapist and collaborates with nursing and rehabilitation staff to support continuity of care.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Skilled nursing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy interventions established by the supervising occupational therapist.
• Guide residents through dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting practice with appropriate assistance and cueing.
• Use prescribed exercises and functional activities to address upper-extremity function, coordination, and activity tolerance.
• Reinforce adaptive equipment techniques and strategies for managing daily tasks safely.
• Report progress, changing assistance needs, and treatment concerns to the supervising therapist.
• Maintain timely clinical records and collaborate with nursing and rehabilitation staff to support carryover between sessions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• CEU reimbursement.
• Parental leave and disability insurance.
• Referral bonus of up to $1,000 per successful referral.
• Support from therapy leadership and collaboration across the rehabilitation team.

What This Job Offers

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