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

- **Company:** Atlantic Health System
- **Published:** Jul 9, 2026
- **Location:** On-site, New Jersey
- **Setting:** Hospital
- **Credentials:** COTA/L, BLS / CPR
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## About

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

## **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.

## Benefits

- Professional development assistance

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