COTA PRN

About the role

Support residents receiving skilled nursing rehabilitation by helping them practice everyday tasks, develop functional skills, and use strategies that make daily routines more manageable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy services within the treatment plan established by the supervising OT.
• Work with residents on dressing, bathing, grooming, and toileting, providing assistance and instruction suited to their abilities.
• Incorporate prescribed activities that build coordination, upper-extremity function, and endurance for daily tasks.
• Reinforce adaptive equipment use, energy conservation techniques, and safety recommendations.
• Observe functional changes and discuss residents' progress or treatment concerns with the OT.
• Document care promptly and collaborate with nursing and rehab staff to support carryover between sessions.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey Occupational Therapy Assistant license and COTA certification.
• Strong communication and attention to residents' individual needs.
• Ability to follow established care plans and maintain accurate treatment documentation.
• Skilled nursing experience is helpful; new graduates are welcome to apply.

Benefits

• Unlimited referral bonus, with up to $1,000 per successful referral.
• Support from therapy leadership and collaboration with rehabilitation colleagues.

Pay

$35–$40 per hour.

Schedule

PRN assignments coordinated with your availability and facility coverage needs.