Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Frontline Personnel Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Health Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Match

Toll Reimbursement

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Frontline Personnel Services in Staten Island, NY is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our team at a skilled nursing facility. The position offers competitive hourly pay and true flexibility for a dedicated healthcare professional.

Qualified candidates will hold an accredited COTA program and NY licensure or eligibility, with a professional attitude and strong interpersonal skills. New grads are welcome; daily pay and comprehensive benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Accredited program for the Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in New York.
• Experience in Occupational Therapy preferred; new grads welcome.
• Membership in state/national AOTA preferred; reimbursement knowledge helpful.
• Knowledge of Medicare and third-party reimbursement preferred.

Skills

Professional attitude

Interpersonal skills

Public relations

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

NY COTA licensure

Accredited COTA program

Job description

Now Offering: $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS! (Full-time hires only).

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Are you ready to advance your career with an agency that cares? We need YOU! Are you a dedicated healthcare worker looking to make a difference while working with an agency that provides true flexibility? Come work where your skills will be appreciated! Come work at Frontline Personnel!

We are currently looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

to join our team at a skilled nursing facility in Staten Island, NY.

Benefits We Offer Our Valued Staff:

• $32-$43 Per Hour
• True Job Flexibility
• Daily Pay Available!
• Option for toll reimbursement

Full-time employees will receive:

• PTO (8 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days, 10 Vacation Days)
• Health Benefits Package Options
• Dental Insurance Plan Option
• Vision Insurance Plan Options
• 401k Match!

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Skills and Qualifications:

• Successful completion of the academic requirements of an educational program for the occupational therapy assistant recognized by the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. Such program shall be accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, or its successor
• Must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice as an occupational therapy assistant in the state of New York
• Prior experience in Occupational Therapy, preferred
• Member of state and national American Occupational Therapy Association, preferred
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Proficient administrative and public relations skills
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, materials and equipment used in occupational therapy
• Thorough knowledge of the possible hazards to patients during treatment and necessary precautionary and remedial measures
• Training in the use of prescriptive devices (electrical stimulation, ultrasound), preferred
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and to obtain their cooperation in the treatment prescribed
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the medical staff and other personnel
• Demonstrate emotional stability in order to cope with the demands of both patients and employees
• Must maintain patient and employee confidentiality
• Knowledge of Medicare and third party reimbursement, preferred
• A Current Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) license by the State is REQUIRED.
• Experience is preferred, however we are accepting new grads.