Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Frontline Personnel; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per-diem shifts

Daily pay

Job summary

Frontline Personnel is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Yonkers, NY. The role supports patients under supervision, delivering therapeutic services and contributing to treatment plans.

The ideal candidate is licensed in New York or eligible, with strong interpersonal skills and a professional appearance. Per-diem shifts and daily pay options provide flexible scheduling for dedicated healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an educational program for the occupational therapy assistant recognized by the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice.
• Must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice as an occupational therapy assistant in New York.
• Prior OT experience preferred.
• Membership in AOTA and/or state association preferred.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Proficient administrative and public relations skills.
• Knowledge of OT principles, methods, materials and equipment.
• Knowledge of hazards to patients during treatment and precautionary measures.
• Training in prescriptive devices (electrical stimulation, ultrasound) preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients and medical staff.
• Emotional stability to cope with demands of patients and employees.
• Maintain patient and employee confidentiality.
• Knowledge of Medicare/third-party reimbursement preferred.
• Current NY COTA license required.
• New grads considered.

Skills

Professional attitude

Public relations skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Licensed NY COTA or eligible

ACOTE-accredited program completion

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Are you ready to advance your career with an agency that cares? We needYOU! Are you a dedicated healthcare worker looking to make a difference while working with an agency that provides true flexibility? Come work where your skills will be appreciated! Come work at Frontline Personnel!

We are currently looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

to join our team.

Benefits We Offer Our Valued Staff:

• $40-$45 Per Hour

• Per-diem shifts available

• True Job Flexibility

• Daily Pay Available!

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Skills and Qualifications:

• Successful completion of the academic requirements of an educational program for the occupational therapy assistant recognized by the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. Such program shall be accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, or its successor

• Must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice as an occupational therapy assistant in the state of New York

• Prior experience in Occupational Therapy, preferred

• Member of state and national American Occupational Therapy Association, preferred

• Professional attitude and appearance

• Proficient administrative and public relations skills

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, materials and equipment used in occupational therapy

• Thorough knowledge of the possible hazards to patients during treatment and necessary precautionary and remedial measures

• Training in the use of prescriptive devices (electrical stimulation, ultrasound), preferred

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and to obtain their cooperation in the treatment prescribed

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the medical staff and other personnel

• Demonstrate emotional stability in order to cope with the demands of both patients and employees

• Must maintain patient and employee confidentiality

• Knowledge of Medicare and third party reimbursement, preferred

• A Current Occupational Therapist Assistant(COTA)license by the State is REQUIRED.

• Experience is preferred, however we are accepting new grads.