Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Brooklyn-Gardens-Nursing-Home-and-Rehabilitation-Cente; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooklyn-Gardens-Nursing-Home-and-Rehabilitation-Cente in New York seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide skilled OT services under the supervision of an R OT, following physician orders. You’ll implement treatment plans, monitor responses, and document progress for each resident.

The role requires NY licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, prior long-term care experience preferred, strong communication, and the ability to work with residents with diverse

Qualifications

• Must hold an active NY Occupational Therapy Assistant license in good standing.
• Long-term care experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides OT services under supervision according to physician orders.
• Relays service requests and referrals to the supervising OTR.
• Implements and modifies treatment plans with OTR oversight.
• Monitors responses to treatments and adjusts sessions accordingly.
• Observes residents and writes progress reports.
• Documents treatments, changes in condition, and pertinent information.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Patient management

Documentation

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (NY)

Job description

COTA Duties Include:

• Provides skilled occupational therapy services/interventions in accordance with physician orders under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist.
• Responds to requests for service by relaying information and referral to Registered Occupational Therapist.
• Implements and modifies the patient’s occupational therapy plan of treatment with OTR supervision
• Monitors patient responses to treatments and modifies it during treatment sessions as necessary.
• Observe residents and write progress reports.
• The Occupational Therapy Assistant will be responsible for documenting patient treatments, changes in condition and other pertinent information as required.

COTA requirements include:

• Must have an active Occupational Therapy Assistant license in good standing in the state of NY.
• Long term care experience preferred
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills