Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Per Diem

Mills Pond Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Saint James (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits

Job summary

Mills Pond Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide evidence-based treatments under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. You will document progress and adjust plans within facility policy, focusing on long-term and geriatric care to deliver patient-centered outcomes.

The role requires timely documentation, collaboration with all disciplines, and a professional, punctual approach to daily duties.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid COTA license and state registration.
• Provide comprehensive treatment under OT supervision.
• Experience in long-term or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation skills and timely progress notes.
• Must be punctual, professional, and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out therapy treatments under OT supervision.
• Document patient progress weekly.
• Collaborate with all disciplines for patient-centered care.
• Report to work on time and adhere to scheduled hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.

Skills

COTA License

Documentation

Geriatric Care

Team Collaboration

Punctuality

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:

• $35/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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