Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Country Meadows•Bethlehem, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) At Country Meadows, care is about more than therapy—it’s about living well every day. Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) help residents build independence and confidence through meaningful, resident-centered occupational therapy services. Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the COTA partners with residents, families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary care team to implement individualized plans of care aligned with professional standards and Pennsylvania licensure requirements.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
Current certification through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Knowledge of occupational therapy treatment techniques appropriate to the COTA scope of practice
Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary care team
Must be able to communicate the English language effectively both orally and in writing, and comprehend the same

Responsibilities

Implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist
Provide therapeutic interventions including ADL and IADL training, functional mobility, balance, strength, endurance, coordination, cognitive and perceptual activities, and sensory-based interventions
Observe and document resident responses to treatment and communicate progress, tolerance, and concerns to the supervising Occupational Therapist
Instruct residents, families, and caregivers in safe functional activities and therapeutic techniques under supervision
Organize and facilitate individual and group treatment activities in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist
Participate in patient care conferences, rehabilitation meetings, and interdisciplinary collaboration
Ensure adherence to established plans of care, resident schedules, and departmental expectations
Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory, payer, and organizational requirements
Support a safe care environment by identifying and reporting safety concerns and equipment needs
Deliver care in a respectful, compassionate, and resident-centered manner that recognizes individual needs and rights

Benefits

Above standard industry pay and comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield and employer-matching 401(k)
Length of service bonus
Generous paid time off, including holidays, your birthday and a Personal Day of Meaning and the opportunity to roll over unused time
Supplemental life insurance, company-paid short-term disability and supplemental short- and long-term disability plans
Family-owned, private company based in Hershey, Pa.
Direct access to your supervisory team
Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement
On-the-job training and continuing education
Employee assistance program for you and your family
Co-worker Foundation (grants for in time of need)
Helping Hand interest-free loans