Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – Geriatric Rehab

St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Elwood (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits

Job summary

St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to assist in delivering best practice treatments under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

The COTA will follow OT goals and provide feedback through proper documentation per facility policy. The ideal candidate will hold a valid license/registration, have experience in long-term or geriatric care, and be proficient in documentation of patient progress.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric care is preferred.
• Well versed with documentation writing.
• Ability to document patient progress weekly and communicate with supervision.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Valid license

Documentation writing

Geriatric care experience

Patient-centered care

Professionalism and punctuality

Job description

St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to assist in delivering best practice treatments under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

The COTA will follow OT goals and provide feedback through proper documentation per facility policy. The ideal candidate will hold a valid license/registration, have experience in long-term or geriatric care, and be proficient in documentation of patient progress.