Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (Cota)

Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs)

At Country Meadows, care is about more than therapy-it's about living well every day. Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) help residents build independence and confidence through meaningful, resident-centered occupational therapy services. Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the COTA partners with residents, families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary care team to implement individualized plans of care aligned with professional standards and Pennsylvania licensure requirements.

Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) Responsibilities:

• Implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist
• Provide therapeutic interventions including ADL and IADL training, functional mobility, balance, strength, endurance, coordination, cognitive and perceptual activities, and sensory-based interventions
• Observe and document resident responses to treatment and communicate progress, tolerance, and concerns to the supervising Occupational Therapist
• Instruct residents, families, and caregivers in safe functional activities and therapeutic techniques under supervision
• Organize and facilitate individual and group treatment activities in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist
• Participate in patient care conferences, rehabilitation meetings, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Ensure adherence to established plans of care, resident schedules, and departmental expectations
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory, payer, and organizational requirements
• Support a safe care environment by identifying and reporting safety concerns and equipment needs
• Deliver care in a respectful, compassionate, and resident-centered manner that recognizes individual needs and rights

Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Current certification through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Knowledge of occupational therapy treatment techniques appropriate to the COTA scope of practice
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary care team
• Must be able to communicate the English language effectively both orally and in writing, and comprehend the same

Our investment in you:

• Above standard industry pay and comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield and employer-matching 401(k)
• Length of service bonus
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, your birthday and a Personal Day of Meaning and the opportunity to roll over unused time
• Supplemental life insurance, company-paid short-term disability and supplemental short- and long-term disability plans

Our support for you:

• Family-owned, private company based in Hershey, Pa.
• Direct access to your supervisory team
• Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement
• On-the-job training and continuing education
• Employee assistance program for you and your family
• Co-worker Foundation (grants for in time of need)
• Helping Hand interest-free loans

About Country Meadows:

We have over 2500 co-workers who are serving our residents with meaning, thriving with purpose and leading our company with innovation! We have been serving seniors for over 30 years, and we invite you to join our vision for making lives better.

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