Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits

Job summary

St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide high-quality patient care under OT supervision. The role emphasizes documentation, collaboration, and adherence to scheduled hours in a long-term care setting.

Qualified candidates must hold an active COTA license and demonstrate strong clinical and communication skills. Compensation includes competitive salary with benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid COTA license and state registration.
• Experience providing comprehensive treatment under OT supervision.
• Experience in long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver treatments following goals set by the OT.
• Document patient progress in weekly progress notes.
• Collaborate with all disciplines for patient-centered care.
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality.
• Perform duties as assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.

Skills

Documentation writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centered care

Clinical excellence

Professionalism

Timely progress notes

Education

Licensed COTA (state license)

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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