Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Full Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits (Discounted tickets to a

Competitive salary

Job summary

Mills Pond Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Town of Islip, NY is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to carry out best practice treatments under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. The COTA will provide treatment aligned with goals set by the OT and document progress accordingly.

Experience in long-term care or geriatric settings is preferred. Must have a valid license and registration, along with strong documentation skills and a collaborative patient-centered

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment under supervision of the OT.
• Document patient progress and weekly notes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to optimize care.
• Carry out duties as assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation

Skills

Licensed/registered

Supervised treatment

Geriatric care

Documentation

Progress notes

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient care

Professionalism

Flexibility

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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