Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Village of Nissequogue (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

Job summary

St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to deliver best practice treatments under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist in a long-term care setting.

You will contribute to patient progress notes, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and ensure timely documentation and professional conduct. Shifts are available across various hours to support patient needs.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid state license and registration for the state of practice.
• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under supervision.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Ability to record weekly progress notes and collaborate with other disciplines.
• Punctuality and professionalism at all times.

Responsibilities

• Carry out treatments under the supervision of the OT.
• Document patient progress and weekly notes.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Maintain professional conduct and timely scheduling.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.

Skills

Documentation

Patient care

Communication

Collaboration

Time management

Education

COTA License

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

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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