Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing; Elsmere (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate up to $35/hr

Daily Pay

Direct Deposit

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Florida is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join a compassionate team. You will work with residents, delivering therapy services under supervision, with emphasis on safety and patient progress.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited OTA program and licensure (or eligibility) in Florida; nursing home experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Accredited OTA program completion and eligibility or licensure to practice as a COTA in Florida.
• Must be licensed (or eligible) to practice as a COTA in Florida.
• Prior OT experience preferred; member of AOTA preferred.
• Professional attitude and appearance; strong public relations skills.
• Knowledge of Medicare and third-party reimbursement preferred.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and teamwork with medical staff.

Skills

Professional attitude

Public relations skills

Medicare knowledge

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

OTA program accreditation

COTA licensure (Florida)

Tools

Electrical stimulation

Ultrasound

Job description

Come and join us at Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing!

Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is prioritizing employee happiness and experience with higher wages, sign-on bonuses, and a friendly workplace culture. Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference in the lives of the residents?

WHY WORK FOR US? WE OFFER:

• Pay Rate up to $35/hr!
• Daily Pay
• Direct Deposit

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 Florida
• 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.
• Nursing home experience is required!