COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

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COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

$40/hr — Per Diem Shifts, Monday - Friday between 8am - 4pm

UMC has been certified a Great Place to Work for the 8th year in a row. 87% of our teammates say they feel they make a difference in the work that they do  is currently seeking a COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for The Shores, our Senior Care Community located in Ocean City, NJ within picturesque Cape May County. Ocean City was recently recognized by the Home Snacks data website as New Jersey’s happiest town based on lower cost of living and unemployment rates and shorter commute times.

UMC, a seven-time Great Place to Work certified organization, has many opportunities to get you happy in your work and home life in our family-friendly town.

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• Graduate of an accredited therapy program
• 1-2 years of related experience
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant New Jersey License

• Assists in providing rehabilitative services to persons with mental, physical, emotional, or developmental impairments

• Our Mission is:
  Compassionately serving in community so that all are free to choose abundant life
• Certified a Great Place to Work for the last 8 years, we continue to grow and innovate to meet the needs of our residents while building upon our rich history of over 115 years of dedication to the communities we serve. Over 84% of our teammates say they feel good about the ways UMC contributes to the community!
• According to the 2025 Great Place to Work Survey, 87% of our teammates:
• Feel they make a difference and their work has special meaning: this is not just a job
• Feel their workplace is physically SAFE
• We offer 4 Full-Service Communities, 5 Affordable Housing Communities and Home Works throughout the State of NJ, offering a variety of options from Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long Term Care, Short Term Rehab, home care and more
• Our company culture at UMC is built on our values of Compassion, Respect, Stewardship and Service

• Employer-subsidized Medical and Dental Coverage (eligible at 30-hours per week)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Daily Overtime Available for Eligible Positions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance, Professional Development and E-Learning
• Employee Discount Program
• Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Group Life Insurance (No Cost to YOU!)
• 9 Paid Holidays/Premium Pay when working holidays
• Free uniform items & additional uniform allowances
• Immediate Pay - on demand access to earned pay
• Additional great benefits like Vision coverage, Health Savings Account, Voluntary Life Insurance & so much more!

UMC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.