Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Full Time

Mills Pond Rehabilitation & Nursing Center; Kings Park (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits

Job summary

Mills Pond Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide best-practice treatments under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. The COTA will document progress, collaborate with the care team, and support a patient-centered approach in a long-term care setting.

The role emphasizes timely documentation, professional conduct, and ongoing communication with supervising therapists, with all duties directed by the Rehabilitation

Qualifications

• Must have a valid professional license/registration for state of practice.
• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under supervision of the OT.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred.
• Well versed with documentation writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment to patients under supervision of Occupational Therapist.
• Document patient progress on weekly progress notes.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide best patient-centered care.
• Report to work on time and adhere to scheduled hours.
• Perform other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.

Skills

Valid license

Documentation writing

Patient care

Time management

Education

COTA certification

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant is responsible for carrying out best practice treatments under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. The Occupational Therapist Assistant will provide treatment by adhering to specific goals developed by the OT. As well, the COTA must provide feedback to the supervision occupational therapist via documentation or in any other method required by facility policy.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under supervision of Occupational Therapist
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
• Well versed with documentation writing
• Document patient’s progress on weekly progress note in a timely fashion.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation

Shifts

• All positions available.

Compensation

• $31-$34/hour

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• KinderCare Discount
• Plum Benefits (Discounted tickets to destinations and attractions)

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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