Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

American Medical Associates; Town of Delhi (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

American Medical Associates in Delhi, NY is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support home health patients with neurological, musculoskeletal and other conditions. Pay is up to $32 per hour, depending on experience, with a focus on family-centered care.

The role involves evaluating and planning care, preparing progress notes, and discharge planning, with an emphasis on communication and advocacy for patients in long-term care settings.

Qualifications

• OT license preferred and current.
• Prior experience as a COTA required.
• Experience in long-term care setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Active interest in helping people.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and provides family oriented services to the home health patient with neurological, musculoskeletal, orthopedic, and cardio-pulmonary impairments; fine motor, sensory motor, and developmental delays; as well as traumatic injuries and swallowing disorders.
• Providing initial and ongoing assessment to determine level of functioning.
• Preparing clinical progress notes.
• Evaluating outcomes.
• Planning Discharge.

Skills

Communication skills

COTA experience

Education

OT license preferred

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Located in Delhi, NY

*SALARY- UP TO $32/HR -depends on experience)*

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and provides family oriented services to the home health patient with neurological, musculoskeletal, orthopedic, and cardio-pulmonary impairments; fine motor, sensory motor, and developmental delays; as well as traumatic injuries and swallowing disorders
• Providing initial and ongoing assessment to determine level of functioning.
• Preparing clinical progress notes.
• Evaluating outcomes.
• Planning Discharge.

Qualifications:

• Occupational Therapist license preferred
• Must have prior experience as a COTA
• Must have experience in long term care
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Actively looking for ways to help people

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