Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Gurwin Healthcare System; Commack (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Sign-on Bonus

Employee Wellness Program

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Job summary

Gurwin Healthcare System in Commack, NY, is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the day shift. The role requires current New York State licensure or eligibility and involves providing resident treatments under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

You will manage a caseload, maintain documentation, participate in in-service education, and support resident/family care planning. The facility offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Current New York State licensure or eligibility.
• Experience working with skilled nursing residents preferred.
• Ability to follow plan of care under OT supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatments to residents according to the OT plan of care.
• Progress treatment under supervision of the OT.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with guidelines.
• Participate in in-service education and team conferences.
• Assist in supervision of COTA students as needed.
• Collaborate with nursing and rehab staff to support resident goals.

Skills

Caseload management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centered care

Documentation

Education

New York State Licensure or eligibility

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Gurwin Healthcare System is a full continuum of care providing extraordinary care and caring to the people that we serve. Set on a 36-acre campus in Commack, NY, the Gurwin Healthcare System includes the 460-bed Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, providing short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care, memory care, respiratory and ventilator care, palliative and hospice care, social and medical adult day programs, and on-site dialysis and infusion therapy. Sharing the campus is Gurwin's Assisted Living community (Gurwin Jewish : Fay J. Lindner Residences), our independent living community (Fountaingate Gardens) and our Certified Home Health Agency and Licensed Home Care Agency.

Our innovative facility and growing services offer opportunities to advance your career.

We are currently seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to work the day shift, who will embody the passion and commitment required to deliver the ultimate care for our residents.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Current New York State Licensure or eligibility.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Provides treatments to the resident in accordance with the goals and plan set by the Occupational Therapist. Modifies or adjusts treatment within the limits of the plan of care based upon resident's reactions.
• Progresses treatment under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
• Independently organizes a caseload that reflects the department's productivity standard.
• Maintains appropriate record keeping in accordance with facility and regulatory guidelines.
• Participates in the Inter/Intradepartmental In-service Education Program.
• Acts as Clinical Instructor, providing education and supervision to COTA students.
• Maintains a working knowledge of job duties and departmental policies and procedures. Makes recommendations for revisions.
• Actively participates in the departmental Performance Improvement Program.
• Assists in the planning, development or revision of programs within the Rehabilitation Department.
• Participates in resident/family/discharge care planning conferences.
• Performs other related duties as requested by the Supervisor.
• Demonstrates an attitude of cooperation and professionalism when dealing with peers and supervisors.
• Assists in the transportation of residents as appropriate.
• Adheres to all aspects of Customer Service, some examples include the following: working together, showing empathy, courteous communication, respect of others.

We offer an excellent salary, dynamic work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield) for eligible employees, plus a family option. Includes:
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Wellness discounts
• Dental Insurance through MetLife
• Vision Insurance through MetLife
• Accrued holiday/personal and vacation time; payout for unused sick time for those who qualify
• Flexible Spending Account - Medical and/or Dependent Care
• Long term disability Insurance for those who qualify (no cost to employee)
• Life Insurance - value is equal to employee's annual salary (no cost to employee)
• National Employee Assistance Program (no cost to employee)
• Childcare, membership and program discounts at Suffolk YJCC, Commack and Mid-Island YJCC, Plainview
• Tax deferred annuity plan - employee automatically enrolled with 3% contribution / employer contributes 4% after one year of service (graded vesting)
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 per year
• Sign-on bonus for specified clinical positions
• Employee Referral Bonus for specified clinical positions
• Starbuck's café on-site
• Staff cafeteria with subsidized pricing
• Employee perks including holiday gift cards, System-wide annual BBQ and Winter Celebrations, meals, treats and other theme related staff events
• Other discounts and added value for employees from outside corporations including BJs membership discount, FourLeaf FCU savings perks, Plum Benefits Entertainment discounts and more!

EOE M/F/D/V