Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA

Flagstar Rehab; New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Paid Orientation

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Personal Days

Birthdays

No-Cost Medical and Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Commuter Benefits

Get Paid Weekly

Referral Bonuses up to $250 per ref.

Employee Recognition Programs

24/7 support access

Flexible Schedules (Full-Time, Part‑/D

Job summary

Flagstar Rehab seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to work in a Skilled Nursing Facility. You will collaborate with an OT supervisor, follow the care plan, and deliver therapy to patients with diverse diagnoses while documenting progress in EMR software.

The role offers Full-Time/Part-Time/Per Diem options with paid time off, benefits, and weekly pay. Must hold NYS OTA license; direct employment or 1099 options available.

Qualifications

• Current NYS OTA license and registration.
• EMR competence.
• State required medical documents for SNF work (Physical, TB test, MMRV or titers, Covid documentation).
• Proof of identity and work authorization.
• Malpractice/liability insurance if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate daily with OT Supervisor and follow the established Plan of Care for all patients.
• Provide quality therapy services to individuals in a SNF setting with conditions such as TBI, CVA, stroke, Parkinson’s, MS, cancer, and orthopedic surgery.
• Monitor and document patient progress using EMR software.
• Proficiency in Rehab Optima and Point Click is a plus.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Team collaboration

Patient care

Rehab software familiarity

Education

New York State OTA License and Registration

Tools

Rehab Optima

Point Click

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Skilled Nursing Facility

Now Staffing Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for Rehab Department

Flagstar Rehab COTAs work with a diverse and multi-disciplinary team to perform treatments and patient/family education to improve the physicality and cognition of their patients and positively impact their ability to function in their daily lives.

Flagstar Rehab offers the opportunity for Direct Employment with our agency or to Be Your Own Boss as an Independent Contractor.

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Hourly Pay Rate: $34-$36 Hourly (W-2), $38-$40 Hourly (1099)

Occupational Therapy Assistant Job Duties:

• Collaborate daily with OT Supervisor and follow established Plan of Care for all patients.
• Provide quality therapy services to individuals in a SNF setting, who require care related to TBI, CVA, Stroke, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Cancer, orthopedic surgery, and other debilitating diagnosis.
• Monitor and document patient progress with the use of innovative EMR software.
• Proficiency in Rehab Optima + Point Click a plus!

Occupational Therapy Assistants employed by Flagstar Rehab will receive:

• Fully Paid Orientation.
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays, Personal Days, and Birthdays!
• No-Cost Medical and Dental Coverage for you and your family!
• Vision Coverage and Additional Supplementary Insurance Options Available.
• Commuter Benefits - earn pre-tax dollars!
• Get Paid Weekly! Direct deposit available.
• Referral Bonuses (receive up to $250 per referral!) and Employee Recognition Programs
• Easy access to 24/7 support.
• Flexible Schedules (Full-Time, Part-Time, Per Diem, Weekends, Coverage, Days, Evenings)

Occupational Therapy Assistant Requirements:

• Current NYS OTA License and Registration
• EMR Competence
• State Required Medical Documentations for work in a Skilled Nursing Facility (Physical, TB Test, MMRV Vaccine Record or Titers, Covid Vaccine Documentation)
• Valid Proof of Identity and Work Authorization
• Malpractice/Liability Insurance (if applicable)