COTA

Advanced Hiring System; Stirling (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

San Simeon by the Sound Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehabilitation team. You will work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide skilled therapy to residents.

The ideal candidate is dependable, resident-focused, and committed to helping individuals improve independence and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Current New York State licensure to practice as a COTA.
• Graduate of an accredited OTA program.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy treatments according to established plans of care.
• Assist residents in activities of daily living (dressing, grooming, bathing, feeding, mobility).
• Implement therapeutic exercises and activities to improve strength, coordination, balance, endurance and independence.
• Monitor progress and report changes to supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Document treatments and resident responses accurately for regulatory and reimbursement purposes.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on therapeutic techniques and safety.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited OTA program

Job description

POSITION: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
COMPENSATION: $30.00 per hour
DEPARTMENT: Rehabilitation
REPORTS TO: Director of Rehabilitation / Occupational Therapist

POSITION SUMMARY

San Simeon by the Sound Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a compassionate and motivated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehabilitation team.

The COTA works under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide skilled occupational therapy services to residents. The ideal candidate is dependable, resident-focused, and committed to helping individuals improve their independence and quality of life.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide occupational therapy treatments according to established plans of care developed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Assist residents in improving their ability to perform activities of daily living, including dressing, grooming, bathing, feeding, and mobility-related tasks.
• Implement therapeutic exercises, activities, and interventions designed to improve strength, coordination, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
• Monitor resident progress and communicate changes in condition or performance to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Accurately and timely document treatments, resident responses, and progress in accordance with facility, regulatory, and reimbursement requirements.
• Educate residents, families, caregivers, and staff regarding therapeutic techniques and safety recommendations as appropriate.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation, social services, and other departments.
• Maintain resident safety and follow infection-control, HIPAA, and facility policies and procedures.
• Assist with adaptive equipment and techniques designed to improve resident independence and safety.
• Perform other related duties within the COTA scope of practice as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current New York State authorization/licensure to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, as applicable.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current CPR certification as required by the facility.
• Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

COMPENSATION

$30.00 per hour.

San Simeon by the Sound Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a professional and inclusive workplace.