Compassionate COTA: Elevate Lives through Rehab

Sterling Therapy Providers; Woodmere (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401K

Holiday pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime available

Per diem

Job summary

Sterling Therapy Providers is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to implement and advance occupational therapy programs under an OT supervisor. The role encompasses ADL and ROM activities, documentation, and participation in care planning in a rehabilitative setting.

Ideal candidates are graduates of an accredited OTA program, certified or eligible for AOTA certification, and licensed or eligible for licensure in New York.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program certified by the AOTA; certified and/or eligible for certification by the AOTA Certification Board.
• Licensed and/or eligible for state licensure as required by the state of practice.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implements resident’s individualized treatment plan as defined by the primary Occupational Therapist.
• Provides OT treatments including ADLs and ROM exercises.
• Performs activities of daily living evaluations under supervision.
• Organizes and facilitates treatment groups with the OT.
• Instructs residents, families and caregivers in therapy techniques under supervision.
• Collaborates with rehabilitation team to develop resident programs.
• Maintains timely documentation for all treated residents.
• Attends care and staff meetings as a OT representative.
• Cleans, maintains and reports equipment needs for repair.
• Ensures high-quality service in a compassionate atmosphere.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

OTA program graduate

Licensed/eligible for state licensure

Job description

Sterling Therapy Providers is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to implement and advance occupational therapy programs under an OT supervisor. The role encompasses ADL and ROM activities, documentation, and participation in care planning in a rehabilitative setting.

Ideal candidates are graduates of an accredited OTA program, certified or eligible for AOTA certification, and licensed or eligible for licensure in New York.