Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Bristol Glen, a UMC Community | Full-Time
Monday to Friday, daytime only, and no weekends. Earn $27.96 to $31.45 an hour as a full-time COTA at Bristol Glen in Newton, where you'll treat residents across four levels of care on one campus. We reply within 48 hours.
Who You'll Care For
Most therapy jobs keep you in one setting. At Bristol Glen, your caseload spans independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. You get variety without changing employers or driving between buildings. You'll help residents get back to dressing, cooking, and moving safely on their own, and you'll often see the same people through more than one stage of life here.
What You'll Do
- Carry out treatment plans set by your supervising Occupational Therapist [CONFIRM: on site daily]
- Help residents build or regain skills for daily living and safe movement
- Track progress and report changes to the OT
- Encourage residents through each session
- Document every visit accurately and on time
What You'll Need
Required:
- Active New Jersey Occupational Therapy Assistant license
Preferred:
- Experience in skilled nursing, rehab, or senior living
Pay and Benefits
- $27.96 to $31.45 per hour, based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Group life and voluntary life insurance
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Paid time off plus 9 paid holidays
- Tuition assistance, plus professional development and e-learning access
- Employee assistance program and employee discounts
Schedule
- Full-time, 40 hours per week
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Why UMC
United Methodist Communities has been Certified as a Great Place to Work 9 years in a row.
Good to Know Before You Apply
Offers depend on a drug test and a background check. A flu vaccine is required, and you can ask for a medical or religious exemption.
Next Steps
Apply in about 5 minutes. Have your license number handy. We review every application and reply within 48 hours.
To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.
Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
E-Verify Participation
United Methodist Communities participates in E-Verify.
This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.