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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – PRN
Autumn Lake at Ballenger Creek | Frederick, MD
$35–$38/hour | PRN
Stern Therapy Consultants is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for PRN work at Autumn Lake at Ballenger Creek. Help skilled nursing residents put rehabilitation goals into practice through hands-on treatment focused on self-care, daily routines, and greater independence.
What You'll Do
Autumn Lake at Ballenger Creek | Frederick, MD
$35–$38/hour | PRN
Stern Therapy Consultants is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for PRN work at Autumn Lake at Ballenger Creek. Help skilled nursing residents put rehabilitation goals into practice through hands-on treatment focused on self-care, daily routines, and greater independence.
What You'll Do
- Provide occupational therapy treatments established in the supervising OT's plan of care.
- Help residents practice dressing, grooming, toileting, and other daily tasks using techniques appropriate to their abilities.
- Incorporate prescribed therapeutic activities to address upper-extremity function, coordination, and activity tolerance.
- Reinforce adaptive equipment use, energy conservation, and safety strategies recommended by the OT.
- Observe residents' participation and responses, sharing progress and concerns with the supervising therapist.
- Maintain timely treatment documentation and work with nursing and rehab staff to carry recommendations into daily care.
- $35–$38 per hour.
- PRN assignments coordinated with your availability and facility coverage needs.
- Unlimited referral bonus, with up to $1,000 per successful referral.
- Support from therapy leadership and collaboration across the rehabilitation team.
- Active Maryland Occupational Therapy Assistant license and COTA certification.
- Strong observation, communication, and documentation skills.
- Ability to follow treatment plans and respond thoughtfully to residents' changing needs.
- Skilled nursing experience is welcome; new graduates are encouraged to apply.
Salary : $35 - $38