Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Centers Health Care; Sayville (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits

Job summary

Centers Health Care in Sayville, NY is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to carry out evidence-based treatments under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The role emphasizes timely progress notes, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and delivering patient-centered care in long-term/geriatric settings.

Applicants must hold a valid state license and registration, have strong documentation skills, and demonstrate professionalism.

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.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Carry out best practice treatments under supervision of the OT.
• Provide treatment following goals developed by the OT.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation as required by facility policy.
• Communicate patient progress and concerns with supervising OT.
• Collaborate with discipline teams to ensure high-quality patient-centered care.

Skills

License & registration

Documentation writing

Patient care

Team collaboration

Punctuality

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

• $33-$35/hour

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• KinderCare Discount
• Plum Benefits (Discounted tickets to destinations and attractions)

An Equal Opportunity Employer