Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Emerald Peek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Saint James (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits (Discounted tickets to…)

Competitive salary

Job summary

The Emerald Peek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to deliver best-practice treatments under OT supervision in a long-term care setting. The role emphasizes collaboration with the rehabilitation team, thorough documentation, and timely progress notes aligned with facility policy.

The ideal candidate holds an active COTA license, has experience in geriatric or long-term care, and demonstrates exceptional patient service.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out best practice treatments under the supervision of the OT.
• Provide treatment by adhering to goals developed by the OT.
• Document patient progress and weekly notes per facility policy.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Report to work on time and maintain professionalism.
• Perform all duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.

Skills

Licensing & registration

Documentation writing

Patient service

Collaboration

Education

COTA license

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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