Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits (Discounted tickets to …

Job summary

St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Kings Park, NY is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to deliver skilled treatment under the supervision of an OT.

The role focuses on geriatric and long-term care patients, with an emphasis on patient-centered care, timely progress notes, and collaboration with the rehab team.

Competitive pay ($28–$34/hour), comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to contribute to excellent care.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid state licensure and registration.
• Provide comprehensive treatment under OT supervision.
• Experience in long-term or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.
• Ability to document weekly progress notes in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.
• Excellent patient service and clinical professionalism.
• Punctual and adhere to scheduled hours.

Responsibilities

• Carry out treatments under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist and document progress.
• Provide feedback to the supervising occupational therapist via documentation or facility policy.

Skills

Documentation writing

Patient care

Team collaboration

Licensure

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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