Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Infinite Care; Elsmere (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join a team focused on residents’ well-being. The role requires completion of an ACOTE-accredited COTA program and a Florida license (or eligibility).

Nursing home experience is preferred and strong professional demeanor is required. The center offers a supportive workplace with wage incentives and benefits to recognize dedicated care.

Qualifications

• Complete an ACOTE-accredited COTA program.
• Licensed or eligible to practice as a COTA in Florida.
• Prior OT experience preferred.
• Membership in AOTA preferred.
• Nursing home experience required.

Skills

Admin & PR skills

Patient relationship

Staff relationship

Emotional stability

Confidentiality

Medicare knowledge

Education

COTA license (Florida)

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!