Certified; Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant: Part Time , Atlantic Health

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a skilled, motivated and caring Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our Acute Care Rehabilitative Services team. The COTA will provide therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to promote independence, safety, and functional recovery.

• 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.

• 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).

• 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

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current New Jersey licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Current BLS/CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire).
• Experience in acute care or hospital‑based practice preferred; new graduates with acute‑care clinical rotation experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, manage a dynamic caseload, and work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication, time‑management, and clinical reasoning skills.

Note:

In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

• 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.

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.