Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA

Preferred Therapy Solutions; New Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Continuing-education support

Job summary

Preferred Therapy Solutions is seeking a Per-Diem Occupational Therapy Assistant in New Canaan, CT. This role involves providing compassionate therapy services in a skilled nursing facility, collaborating with rehab therapists and nursing staff to ensure the best care for residents.

A current Occupational Therapy Assistant license or eligibility to practice is required, along with strong computer skills and attention to detail. The position offers a generous paid time off package and a strong support system for therapists.

Qualifications

• Provide comprehensive therapy services in a skilled nursing facility.
• Collaborate with rehab therapists and nursing staff.
• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant license or eligibility required.
• Strong computer skills including electronic documentation.
• Attention to detail and timeliness in documentation.
• Team player with flexibility in hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing setting.
• Collaborate with the rehabilitation team in a supportive environment.

Skills

Compassionate therapy services

Team collaboration

Strong computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Attention to detail

Flexibility with hours

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant license or eligibility

Job description

Overview

A Per-Diem Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/OTA) position is available in our sub-acute/​skilled nursing rehab department located in New Canaan, CT. Preferred Therapy Solutions is unique because we are owned and operated by therapists, focus on appropriate and ethical patient care, and are attuned to the needs of therapists for success. We offer a generous paid time‑off package, a strong education department to keep you up to date, and a healthy balance between work and family.

• We are owned and operated by therapists.
• We focus on appropriate and ethical patient care.
• Members of our management team have worked in the very position you are interested in.
• We understand what therapists need to be successful.
• We offer a very generous paid time off package for full and part‑time employees.
• We provide continuing‑education support.

The success of our residents relies on the success of our therapists. We provide the highest quality care that leads to the best outcomes for residents.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Provide comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub‑acute/​skilled nursing facility setting.
• Work collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team‑working environment.
• Possess a current Occupational Therapy Assistant license or be licensure‑eligible to practice in the state of employment.
• Demonstrate strong computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and experience with electronic documentation.
• Demonstrate good attention to detail and timeliness with documentation.
• Work well with others in a team setting.
• Be flexible with hours.

Good Faith Rate Range: $35/hr - $40/hr