Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits (Discounted tickets to …

Job summary

St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to deliver evidence-based treatments under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

The COTA will follow goals set by the OT and document progress according to facility policy. Candidates should hold a valid state license/registration, with preferred experience in long-term or geriatric care, and strong documentation and patient-service skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Provide comprehensive treatment under supervision of Occupational Therapist.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Well versed with documentation writing; weekly progress notes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out best practice treatments under supervision of the OT.
• Provide treatment by adhering to goals developed by the OT.
• Provide feedback to supervising OT via documentation per facility policy.
• Perform all duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.

Skills

Licensed COTA

Documentation skills

Patient-centered care

Punctual and professional

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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