Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Riverside Premier Rehabilitation and Healing Center; Brownsville (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits (Discounted tickets to …

Job summary

The Riverside Premier Rehabilitation and Healing Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide treatment under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist in a geriatric care setting.

You will document patient progress weekly, collaborate with the care team, and maintain punctuality and professional patient service. Compensation is $32-$35 per hour, with insurance, KinderCare discounts, and Plum Benefits included.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid COTA license/registration for the state of practice.
• Provide comprehensive treatment under supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience with long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation and weekly progress notes.
• Punctual and professional with excellent patient service.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.
• Performs duties as assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out best practice treatments under supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
• Document patient progress weekly and maintain timely records.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Perform all duties as assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.

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.

Compensation:

• $32-$35/hour

Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

• KinderCare Discount

• Plum Benefits (Discounted tickets to destinations and attractions)

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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