Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Ultimate Therapy•Annapolis, MD

18d

About The Position

Ultimate Therapy is seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to work with skilled nursing residents at Autumn Lake at Spa Creek in Annapolis, Maryland. Under the supervising Occupational Therapist’s plan of care, the COTA helps residents rebuild functional skills and adapt their daily routines. The role includes delivering individualized treatment, supporting self-care and therapeutic activities, and documenting resident responses in coordination with nursing and rehabilitation colleagues.

Requirements

Active Maryland Occupational Therapy Assistant license and COTA certification.
Ability to provide attentive treatment within an established care plan.
Strong teamwork, communication, and clinical documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Skilled nursing experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

Turn established occupational therapy goals into purposeful treatment sessions tailored to each resident’s abilities.
Coach residents through self-care activities, including dressing, bathing, grooming, and toileting.
Incorporate prescribed therapeutic tasks that support upper-extremity movement, coordination, and endurance.
Help residents practice adaptive equipment use and energy conservation techniques during daily activities.
Keep the supervising Occupational Therapist informed of functional gains, barriers to participation, and changes in treatment tolerance.
Document interventions and resident responses.
Work with nursing and rehabilitation colleagues to reinforce strategies throughout daily care.