Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
How this pay compares
This posting states $40–$43 an hour. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in New Jersey post a median of $37.50 an hour, the middle half $36–$40.75, across 22 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Occupational therapy assistants employed in New Jersey earn a median of $36.04 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
RATE: $40 Per Hour
Per Diem Rate: $43 Per Hour
Schedule Options
Full time, Part Time, and Per Diem Flexible Hours
BENEFITS
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401K
Holiday Pay
Paid Time Off
Overtime Available
Full Time
Same Day Pay!!
Refer a Friend Bonus!
Weekly Employee Appreciation Event "Thankful Thursday"!
About us
ManhattanView is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive, team-focused environment. We believe great care starts with great people, which is why we invest in our employees through accessible leadership, recognition programs, and the resources they need to succeed.
If you're looking for a workplace where you'll be valued, supported, and able to make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to have you on our team.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Occupational Therapy Assistant implements occupational therapy programs and provides occupational therapy treatments to residents to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist.
RESPONSIBLITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES
1 Implements resident’s individualized treatment plan as defined by the primary Occupational Therapist;
2 Provides individualized occupational therapy treatments including activities of daily living and range of motion exercises;
3 Performs activities of daily living evaluations under the direction of the Occupational Therapist;
4 Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in consultation with the Occupational Therapist;
5 Instructs residents, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist;
6 Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident;
7 Maintains appropriate and timely resident and non-resident documentation for all residents treated;
8 Attends and contributes to resident care, staffing and other required meetings as a representative of occupational therapy, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist;
9 Cleans, maintains, identifies and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary;
10 Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.
SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
1 Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association. He/she must be certified and/or eligible for certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.
2 Licensed and/or eligible for licensure, as required by the state.
JOB SKILLS
1 Good organizational and time management skills.
2 Good verbal and written communication skills.
PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES
1 Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.
2 Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required
From Manhattanview Rehab Center's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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