United Methodist Communities

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Bristol Glen - Newton, NJ - Full Time

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

$27.96–$31.45 per hour, based on experience. Join the therapy team at Bristol Glen, a Newton, NJ senior living community certified as a Great Place to Work for 9 years running. Help residents regain independence in daily life, close to home.

United Methodist Communities has served New Jersey families for more than a century. At Bristol Glen, 87% of team members say they feel they make a difference in their work, and you'll see why: this is a continuing care community where residents move from independent living through assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing all on one so you get variety in your caseload without changing employers.

What you'll do:

  • Carry out treatment plans set by the supervising Occupational Therapist
  • Help residents build or regain skills for daily living and functional movement
  • Track resident progress and report changes to the OT
  • Encourage and support residents through therapy sessions
  • Document each visit accurately and on time, per state and facility guidelines

What you'll need:

Required:

  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
  • Active, current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license in New Jersey

Preferred:

  • 1–2 years of experience in skilled nursing, rehab, or senior living 

Pay and benefits:

  • $27.96–$31.45 per hour, based on experience
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Group life and voluntary life insurance
  • Tuition assistance, professional development, and e-learning access
  • Generous paid time off plus 9 paid holidays
  • Retirement plan with employer match
  • Employee assistance program and employee discount program

Schedule: Full-time, day shift, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.

Ready to apply? We review applications on a rolling basis and aim to respond 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.

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