Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Personal Healthcare Management LLC; Medford, New York (MA, NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Personal Healthcare Management LLC in Medford, MA seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant with NYS licensure and an associate degree to join our team. The role includes delivering therapy, documenting progress, and coordinating with residents and families.

Applicants should have strong communication, teamwork, and computer skills, with a willingness to work in a dynamic geriatric setting. A valid driver's license is preferred and reliability is essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a NYS OT Assistant license and an associate degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Graduate from an accredited program with a relevant degree and licensure.
• Experience with geriatric populations preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to use computer applications and electronic documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy plans and treatments per physician orders.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff.
• Train/supervise staff and collaborate with team.
• Document progress and maintain facility policies and procedures.
• Maintain patient safety and proper body mechanics during duties.
• Utilize clinical software and device management per policy.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Motivation

Independent work

Stress management

Computer skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy

NYS OT Assistant license

Tools

Clinical software

Job description

New Rate ( Starting Rate: $ 30/hr - Up to $33/hr ) Join our Team at Medford!

We offer the Following:

• Premium Compensation
• Great Benefits Package
• Professional Growth & Stability

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Qualifications/Experience:

• Must possess a current unencumbered NYS license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Graduate of an accredited school with an Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Geriatric experience preferred
• A current unrestricted driver’s license and dependable transportation
• Able to use necessary computer applications
• Ability to professionally communicate with internal and external resources
• High level of motivation and ability to take initiative appropriately
• Ability to function independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to function effectively in stressful and changing situations
• Ability to positively give and receive oral and written direction

Essential Job Functions:

Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it does not in any way state or imply that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.

• Demonstrates working knowledge of skilled restorative therapy and maintenance programs
• Provides Occupational Therapy plan of treatments and modalities per physician orders
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully and effectively communicate with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public
• Must effectively communicate with residents with visual, speech, auditory, cognitive, physical and emotional impairments
• Must possess the ability to train/supervise and discipline subordinate staff
• Must be able to relate information regarding a resident’s condition
• Must possess the ability to assist in planning, organizing and implementing the goals, objectives and policies and procedures of the department
• Documents resident progress toward occupational therapy goals
• Completes Daily Activity Schedule and progress notes per facility policy.
• Provides resident, staff and family education as directed
• Complies with Federal and State regulations related to rehabilitation therapy
• Completes all documentation to comply with professional standard and regulatory requirements
• Strives to meet productivity / efficiency goals and self-initiates corrective action plan for non-attainment
• Utilizes the clinical software applications per policies and procedures
• Assists in ordering necessary equipment for the facility and residents
• Utilizes proper body mechanics, techniques and safety while completing job duties and responsibilities.
• Maintains current professional knowledge of practice of Occupational Therapy and practices within acceptable professional standards
• Complies with all facility policies and procedures
• Maintains confidentiality of facility and resident information
• Respects all residents all resident rights
• Reports all instances of potential resident abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of resident property immediately
• Follows sanitation and infection control policies and procedures
• Keeps Facility Rehabilitation manager and Occupational Therapist informed and updated appropriately

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.