Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

The New Jewish Home; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Jewish Home in Manhattan's Upper West Side is seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our Rehabilitation team.

Under supervision of an OT, the COTA provides direct treatment, helps residents with ADLs, mobility, cognition and safety, and documents progress while coordinating with the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current New York State Occupational Therapy Assistant license/authorization.
• Knowledge of Medicare Part A and Part B documentation.
• Experience in skilled nursing rehabilitation or long-term care preferred.
• Medicare documentation expectations and PDPM responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out occupational therapy interventions according to the plan of care.
• Assist residents in self-care, mobility, cognition, and safety.
• Document treatment sessions and progress for the team.
• Report changes in resident status to the supervising OT.
• Participate in care conferences and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families about treatment programs and safety.
• Maintain clinical documentation and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Medicare knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

New York State OT Aide License/Authorization

NBCOT certification preferred

Job description

Job Description

The Occupational Therapy Department on the Manhattan campus is seeking a full time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (C.O.T.A.) to join our team! The location for this role is the Upper West side of Manhattan.

Job Description

The Occupational Therapy Department on the Manhattan campus is seeking a full time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (C.O.T.A.) to join our team! The location for this role is the Upper West side of Manhattan.

The COTA’s primary responsibilities are to provide specific Occupational Therapist (OT) treatment under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. This position is needed for coverage and weekend work. He/she works under a written supervision plan established by the supervising OT.

• A COTA may contribute to evaluation but generally should not independently perform or interpret evaluation unless competency has been demonstrated and appropriate supervision is provided.
• A COTA must practice within their individual level of competence and training.
• Reports to OT/Director of Rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out occupational therapy interventions according to the established plan of care.
• Assist residents in improving self-care, functional mobility, upper extremity function, cognition, strengthening and safety awareness.
• Document treatment sessions, patient progress, and communication with the interdisciplinary team.
• Report changes in resident status to the supervising OT.
• Participate in care conferences and discharge planning as assigned.
• Provide therapeutic activities to improve resident/patient ability to perform activities of daily leaving (ADLs).
• Train patients in use of adaptive equipment and assistive devices.
• Observed, document, and report patient progress and responses to treatment.
• Contribute to evaluations by gathering data, reporting observations, and administering assessments delegating by the OT.
• Educate patients, families and caregivers regarding treatment programs and safety
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, facility and New York State regulations.
• Maintain patient safety and infection control standards.

Qualifications

Skills & Requirements

• Current New York State Occupational Therapy Assistant License/Authorization.
• NBCOT certification preferred.
• Experience in skilled nursing rehabilitation, or long-term care preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare Part A and Part B documentation requirements.
• Medicare documentation expectation, productivity standards, supervision requirements, and responsibilities related to PDPM and skilled documentation.