Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Emerald Peek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Town of Somers (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits (Discounted tickets to …

Job summary

The Emerald Peek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Somers, NY is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to deliver best practice treatments under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities include documenting progress weekly, collaborating with disciplines, and ensuring patient-centered care; sign-on bonus of $3,500 accompanies a competitive hourly rate of $32–$36.

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 treatments under supervision of OT.
• Provide patient-centered care and ensure progress notes are updated weekly.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.
• Demonstrate professionalism and punctuality in all shifts.
• Perform duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation

Skills

License & Registration

Treatment under OT supervision

Documentation

Geriatric care

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Timely progress notes

Job description

$3,500 Sign-on Bonus

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:

• $32-$36/hour

Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

• KinderCare Discount

• Plum Benefits (Discounted tickets to destinations and attractions)

An Equal Opportunity Employer