Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits (Discounted tickets to a

Destinations and attractions

Job summary

The Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Somers, NY is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to deliver client-centered care under the supervision of an OT.

The role emphasizes documenting progress notes, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, timely attendance, and professional performance; a valid state license is required and a sign-on bonus is offered.

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 preferred.
• 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 OT.
• Provide feedback via documentation or other required method.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.
• Document patient progress in weekly notes.
• Maintain professional standards and punctuality.

Skills

License & registration

Documentation writing

Patient-centered care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Punctuality & professionalism

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