Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

American Medical Associates; Town of Massena (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A beautiful, privately owned skilled nursing facility in Massena is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team. You will work closely with patients in a home-health like setting within a skilled nursing facility.

The role requires prior OT/COTA experience, strong communication skills, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach. The facility emphasizes family-oriented care and ongoing assessments to support discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience as an OT or COTA.
• Long-term care experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate and patient-focused care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and provides home health therapy to patients with neurological, musculoskeletal, orthopedic and cardio-pulmonary impairments.
• Provides initial and ongoing assessment to determine level of functioning.
• Prepares clinical progress notes.
• Evaluates outcomes and plans discharge.

Skills

Communication skills

COTA experience

Long-term care

OT license preferred

Job description

A beautiful, privately owned skilled nursing facility located in Massena is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Salary: $25/HR to $35/HR - Based 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 an OT or 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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