Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant — Sign-On Bonus

Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2000

Job summary

Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to work under the direction of Occupational Therapists and the Director of Therapy. The role includes delivering comprehensive therapy, documenting progress, and supporting the rehab team in a busy clinical setting.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy, pass NBCOT as a COTA, and hold a current OTA license or be license-eligible in the state.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Successful passage of NBCOT COTA examination.
• Current OTA license (or license-eligible) in state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under supervision of an OTR according to state guidelines.
• Document patient's progress on weekly progress notes in a timely manner.
• Attend facility and rehab meetings when indicated by supervisor.
• Complete billing logs and bill patients ethically and accurately for occupational therapy services rendered.
• Cover other therapists’ patient caseload during absences as necessary.
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, facility staff, patients and families.
• Provide in-service education regarding patient care or occupational therapy services to rehab staff and communities as needed.
• Adhere to confidentiality and Federal Resident Rights; report to work on time and maintain professional image.
• Meet productivity requirements and submit productivity reports timely.
• Foster positive relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and managers.

Education

Associates degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to work under the direction of Occupational Therapists and the Director of Therapy. The role includes delivering comprehensive therapy, documenting progress, and supporting the rehab team in a busy clinical setting.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy, pass NBCOT as a COTA, and hold a current OTA license or be license-eligible in the state.