Certified (Licensed) Occupational Therapy Assistant: Part Time Days, Atlantic Health Newton and Hackettstown Medical Centers
About The Position
We are seeking a skilled, motivated and caring Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our collaborative Acute Care Rehabilitative Services team. Working under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the COTA will provide therapeutic interventions to promote independence, safety, and functional recovery. Your expertise if valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a meaningful difference in patients' lives every day. Join a team that values the people you serve. We have a culture-first environment: Recognized for our outstanding workplace culture and supportive leadership.
Requirements
- Ability to lift, transfer, and assist patients safely using proper body mechanics.
- Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods in a fast‑paced hospital setting.
- Ability to safely operate rehabilitation equipment and adapt tasks for patients with medical devices (e.g., IV lines, telemetry, oxygen).
Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy treatments as outlined in the Occupational Therapist’s established plan of care.
- Assist patients with ADL retraining, functional mobility, therapeutic activities, upper‑extremity strengthening, cognitive strategies, and compensatory strategy training.
- Monitor patient progress and communicate changes in functional status to the Occupational Therapist.
- Document treatment sessions in accordance with New Jersey state regulations and facility policies.
- Educate patients and caregivers on safe techniques, adaptive equipment, and discharge recommendations.
- Always maintain patient safety, especially when managing medically complex or high‑acuity cases.
- Participate in interdisciplinary communication with PT, SLP, nursing, case management, and physicians to support optimal patient outcomes.
- Assist with equipment management.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Supportive team environment with strong clinical mentorship
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
- A dynamic acute-care setting serving diverse adult patient populations
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
