Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Bohemia (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits

Job summary

St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in New York is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support our rehabilitation program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.

You will deliver treatment aligned with established goals and contribute to high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate has a valid NY license, experience in long-term or geriatric care, strong documentation skills, and a commitment to punctuality and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid professional license and registration for state of practice
• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under supervision of OT
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred
• Well versed with documentation writing
• Document patient’s progress on weekly progress notes in a timely fashion
• Collaborates with all disciplines for patient-centered treatment and care
• Exceptional patient service skills and clinical excellence
• Report to work on time and maintain professionalism
• Perform duties as assigned by Director of Rehabilitation

Responsibilities

• Carry out treatments under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist
• Adhere to goals developed by the OT
• Provide feedback via documentation or required methods
• Maintain timely documentation of patient progress
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure best patient-centered care
• Demonstrate exceptional patient service and clinical excellence
• Arrive punctually and uphold professional conduct
• Perform other duties assigned by Rehabilitation Director

Skills

Licensed NY COTA

Deliver treatments under supervision

Geriatric/long-term care experience

Documentation writing

Progress notes

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Patient service excellence

Punctuality & professionalism

Duties per Rehabilitation Director

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant is responsible for carrying out best practice treatments under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. The Occupational Therapist Assistant will provide treatment by adhering to specific goals developed by the OT. As well, the COTA must provide feedback to the supervision occupational therapist via documentation or in any other method required by facility policy.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under supervision of Occupational Therapist
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
• Well versed with documentation writing
• Document patient’s progress on weekly progress note in a timely fashion.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation

Shifts:

• All positions available.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• KinderCare Discount
• Plum Benefits (Discounted tickets to destinations and attractions)

Salary $ 28 to $34 an hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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