Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant: Part Time, IP HMC/NMC

We are seeking a skilled and motivated licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our Acute Care Rehabilitative Services team at Hackettstown and Newton Medical Centers. The COTA will support patient care for medically complex adults in a fast‑paced hospital environment. Working under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the COTA provides evidence‑based therapeutic interventions to promote independence, safety, and functional recovery.

Join a team that values the people you serve. 

We have a culture-first environment: Recognized for our outstanding workplace culture and supportive leadership.

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, patient response, and daily progress 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.

Physical & Environmental 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).

What We Offer

• Supportive team environment with strong clinical mentorship
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
• A dynamic acute-care setting serving diverse adult patient populations

 

Qualifications

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

 

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is;  Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for  the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years 
• Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
• 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
• 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
• Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
• Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
• One of the