Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits

Job summary

The Riverside Premier Rehabilitation and Healing Center in New York seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to deliver therapy under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. You will follow goals set by the OT and provide treatment to patients across long-term and geriatric settings.

You will document weekly progress, maintain timely records, and communicate with the supervising OT. The role requires strong patient service, collaboration with other disciplines, and a

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid professional license and registration for the state.
• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under OT supervision.
• Experience with long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing ability.
• Document progress weekly in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with all disciplines for patient-centered care.
• Demonstrate exceptional patient service and clinical excellence.
• Be punctual and professional, adhering to scheduled hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out best-practice treatments under OT supervision.
• Follow goals developed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Provide feedback via documentation to the supervising OT.
• Document patient progress weekly and timely.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to ensure quality care.

Skills

COTA license

Documentation writing

Geriatric care

Patient service

Interdisciplinary collaboration

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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