Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

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 supervision of the Occupational Therapist. You will implement goals set by OT and provide feedback through documented progress notes and other facility procedures.

You will work in a long-term care setting with emphasis on geriatric care, teamwork, and professional patient-centered service while adhering to schedules and policies.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under supervision of Occupational Therapist.
• Document patient progress weekly via notes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out treatments under OT supervision and according to goals.
• Document weekly progress notes in a timely fashion.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to ensure patient-centered care.
• Report on time and maintain professional conduct.
• Perform other duties as directed by Director of Rehabilitation.

Skills

Long-term care experience

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Punctuality

Education

COTA 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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