Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Full Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits

Job summary

Mills Pond Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to deliver evidence-based treatment under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The COTA will implement goals set by the OT and contribute to progress notes and patient documentation.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the rehabilitation team, timely documentation, and high-quality patient-centered care in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid OTA license/registration for the state of practice.
• Provide comprehensive treatment under OT supervision.
• Experience in long-term or geriatric care preferred.
• Proficient in documentation writing and timely progress notes.
• Collaborates with disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Carry out best-practice treatments under OT supervision.
• Provide treatment aligned with OT goals.
• Document patient's progress weekly.
• Maintain punctuality and professionalism.
• Perform duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.

Skills

Geriatric care

Documentation

Patient service

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed OTA / State license

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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