COTA - Acute Care with Education & Mentorship

Downstate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn seeks a full-time TH Instructional Support Assistant / Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support acute care and acute rehabilitation patients under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

The role includes therapy treatment, patient and family education, equipment requests, documentation, supervising rehab aides, and coordinating instructional activities for COTA students and staff, contributing to continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• An accredited Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• New York State OTA license required.
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) preferred.
• 0 to 3+ years of OTA experience.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients referred for skilled occupational therapy in acute care and acute rehabilitation settings.
• Provide education to patients and families and to other health care professionals.
• Submit requests for durable medical equipment, adaptive devices, orthotics, and prosthetic needs.
• Complete and submit all required patient documentation and billing in the EMR and related paperwork.
• Supervise rehabilitation aides and volunteers.

Education

Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy

New York State Occupational Therapy Assistant License

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

0 to 3+ years of Occupational Therapy Assistant experience

Job description

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn seeks a full-time TH Instructional Support Assistant / Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support acute care and acute rehabilitation patients under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

The role includes therapy treatment, patient and family education, equipment requests, documentation, supervising rehab aides, and coordinating instructional activities for COTA students and staff, contributing to continuous improvement and