COTA Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury; Lake Katrine (NY); Presencial; USD 47 000 - 50 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Per Diem schedule

Competitive hourly rate

Unique dynamic team

Community impact

Resumo da oferta

The Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury in Lake Katrine, NY seeks a COTA to join our multidisciplinary therapy team. You will assist in evaluating daily living skills, implementing treatment plans, and helping residents regain independence.

You will work under occupational therapists, participate in assessments and care plans, and help prepare equipment and adapt environments to support recovery and community re-entry.

Qualificações

• Must possess an Associate's Degree conferring the title of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
• Certification in Occupational Therapy by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.
• Must hold a valid state license.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in interviewing residents to evaluate daily living skills and capacities.
• Determine appropriate treatment and select activities based on medical and social history.
• Participate in resident assessments (MDS) and care plans, including quarterly and annual reviews.
• Assist in scheduling therapy services.
• Assist occupational therapists in therapy activities.
• Prepare residents for treatment and supervise during therapy.
• Design and adapt equipment and living environments.
• Promote participation in individual and group recreational activities.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Assessment & evaluation

Patient interaction

Formação académica

Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

COTA Certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

COTA Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Join our team at the Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury, a one-of-a-kind rehabilitation and community re-entry facility in Lake Katrine, New York, and make a real difference in the lives of individuals with traumatic brain injuries, ventilator care needs, neurobehavioral disorders, and complex medical recovery.

About the Role:

As a COTA Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will play a crucial role in our multidisciplinary therapy team, working alongside occupational therapists to help residents regain daily living skills and independence. You will assist in evaluating residents' daily living skills and capacities, determining appropriate treatment, and implementing care plans to promote recovery and re-entry into the community.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in interviewing residents to evaluate daily living skills and capacities
• Determine appropriate treatment and select activities and exercises based on medical and social history
• Participate in resident assessments (MDS) and care plans, including quarterly and annual reviews
• Assist in scheduling therapy services
• Assist occupational therapists in therapy activities
• Brief residents on procedures involved in occupational therapy and prepare necessary equipment
• Transport residents to and from occupational therapy rooms
• Perform occupational therapy in residents' rooms if necessary
• Reassure residents before and during therapy sessions
• Prepare residents for treatment and administer occupational therapy
• Instruct and supervise residents during therapy
• Design and adapt equipment and living environments
• Teach basic living skills to residents as necessary
• Promote participation in individual and group recreational activities
• Assist residents in ambulatory training
• Recommend modifications and changes in resident therapy treatment

Requirements:

• Must possess an Associate's Degree from an accredited program conferring the title of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Certification in Occupational Therapy by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board
• Must hold a valid state license

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate of $35
• Per Diem schedule with flexible availability
• Opportunity to work with a unique and dynamic team
• Chance to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with complex medical needs

REBUILDING BODY, MIND & SPIRIT