Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits (Discounted tickets to…)

Salary salary

Job summary

St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Brentwood, NY is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to deliver patient-centered treatments under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.

You will follow targeted goals, provide inclusive care, and document patient progress weekly in a long-term care setting. The role requires licensure, strong documentation skills, and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Licensed professional with a valid COTA license/registration for state of practice.
• Experience providing comprehensive treatment under supervision of an OT.
• Experience in long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills and timely progress notes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out best practice treatments under supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
• Provide treatment aligned with goals developed by the OT.
• Document patient progress weekly and maintain timely notes.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Demonstrate professionalism and report to work on time.

Skills

COTA license

Documentation skills

Patient care

Geriatric care

Education

COTA certification

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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