Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Holtsville (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 Holtsville, NY is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support our rehabilitation team. You will implement treatment plans under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist and contribute to patient goals.

This role emphasizes timely documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a long-term care setting. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid state license and registration.
• Provide comprehensive treatment under OT supervision.
• Experience with long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out best practice treatments under supervision of OT.
• Document patient progress weekly.
• Collaborate with disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Report to work on time and adhere to scheduled hours.

Skills

License & Certification

Documentation

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Professionalism

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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