Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Full Time

The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in New York is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to deliver patient-centered care under an OT's supervision. You will implement treatment plans and document patient progress with the care team to support geriatric goals.

Required is a valid NY OTA license and timely, professional performance. Salary is competitive; shift options may be available to meet patient needs.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited OTA program.
• Valid NY OTA license/registration.
• Documentation writing skills and timely progress notes.
• Experience with long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Professionalism and punctuality in schedule adherence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out best practice treatments under supervision of an OT.
• Provide treatment aligned to goals developed by the OT.
• Document patient progress weekly in progress notes.
• Collaborate with all disciplines for patient-centered care.
• Maintain professionalism and timely attendance.
• Perform duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.

Skills

Documentation

Patient care

Collaboration

Communication

Punctuality

Clinical excellence

Education

New York OTA license

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Responsibilities Include:

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.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of NY
• 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

Salary $30-$34 an hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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