Certified (Licensed) Occupational Therapy Assistant: Part Time Days, Atlantic Health Newton and Hackettstown Medical Centers

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.

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.

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

• 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

Qualifications

• 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.