Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Morningstar Living is currently hiring a Per diem, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant at our Moravian Hall Square Campus in Nazareth, PA. Shifts are on an as needed basis and there is no guarantee of specific hours.

Candidates should have availability to work on both weekdays and weekends.

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) supports residents in improving independence, safety, and quality of life by delivering hands-on occupational therapy services under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist across rehabilitation and long-term care setting.

What will I do as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant?

• Provide occupational therapy treatments per established plans of care
• Assist with resident assessments and track progress toward goals
• Modify treatment activities in collaboration with the supervising OT
• Educate residents and caregivers on therapy goals and carryover strategies
• Document treatment sessions accurately and timely
• Ensure resident safety, dignity, and confidentiality at all times

What do I need as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant?

• Graduate of an AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association), accredited COTA Educational Program.
• Thorough knowledge of Principles and Practices of Occupational Therapy; effectiveness in assessing residents’ needs and in providing care and support to clients of all ages on an in or outpatient basis under the direction of an O.T.
• Experience in outpatient and geriatric services.

Why Choose Morningstar Living?

Our organization opened the Moravian Hall Square campus in 1988. This location is now home to over 300 senior residents experiencing the regions' best services in Assisted Living, Memory Support Care, Rehabilitation, and Nursing Care. Heritage Village Campus sits on 50+ acres of lush countryside offering a cottage community in a village setting.

• Best Nursing Homes 2026 | U.S. News & World Report
• Recognized as a High Performing nursing home—the highest possible rating—for both Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care.
• America’s BEST Nursing Homes 2025 | Newsweek
• Named among the nation’s top nursing homes based on performance data, resident satisfaction, and quality measures.
• Excellence in Care (EIC) Dementia Care Program of Distinction | Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
• Nationally recognized for excellence in dementia care and commitment to best practices.

Our focus at Morningstar Living is to maintain the health and wellness of our customers, by being the conduit for each customer to live life well. And there is no greater joy and satisfaction than the friendship and bond you will build with our customers, along with the supportive, caring team around you. But the best part? You have the ability to work a schedule that works for you and your family... because work-life balance is key to your formula for success.

Morningstar Living requires all employees age 18 and older to be vaccinated against Influenza. Morningstar Living will recognize qualified medical and religious exemptions.

Morningstar Living is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.