COTA - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Elderwood Administrative Services; Town of Barton (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time benefits package

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO + holidays

Job summary

Elderwood at Waverly, located in Waverly, NY, is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our skilled nursing and rehabilitation team. This full-time role offers a consistent daytime schedule and a supportive, team-driven environment focused on high-quality patient care.

You will work with physical, occupational, and speech therapists, participate in care planning, and help residents recover from stroke, orthopedic surgery, or neurological conditions.

Qualifications

• State certification and license to practice as a COTA is required.
• Ability to relate well to individuals and enjoy working within the community.
• Tact and diplomacy; ability to develop good relationships with individuals, staff and students.
• Ability to inspire and motivate others and create a warm and accepting climate.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
• Ability to supervise departmental staff effectively and ensure high standards of care.
• Reads, writes, speaks, and understands English at intermediate level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Director of Occupational Therapy in planning, developing and carrying out treatment programs and procedures for individuals.
• Helps create group therapy programs and prepares projects for various patient needs.
• Writes observations of behavior and progress in Progress Notes.
• Maintains attendance records and enters treatment records in the Medical Record Chart.
• Assists with training and supervision of OT Aides and students.
• Attends Care Planning and Family Care Plan review meetings.
• Completes MDS+ assessment form as required.
• Inventories supplies and maintains daily sanitation of equipment.
• Attends in-service training programs and departmental meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Reading & writing in English

Education

State Department of Education Certification and license to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) required.

Job description

Salary

$27 - $34.24 / hourly

Overview

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Waverly/Elmira/Ithaca, NY

Elderwood at Waverly - Waverly, NY

Full Time - State certification required

Now Hiring: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Elderwood at Waverly is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our skilled nursing and rehabilitation team in Waverly, NY. This is a great opportunity for a COTA looking to grow in a supportive, team-driven environment focused on high-quality patient care.

Why Therapists Choose Elderwood

Flexible Scheduling

• Full-Time opportunity
• Consistent daytime schedule
• Work-life balance supported

Collaborative Therapy Team

• Work alongside Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
• Strong interdisciplinary approach with Nursing and Social Services
• Supportive Director of Rehabilitation

Diverse Clinical Caseload; Treat residents recovering from:

• Stroke
• Orthopedic surgery
• Joint replacements
• Neurological conditions
• General medical decline
• Long-term care needs

Every day offers variety and meaningful clinical experiences.

Why Work at Elderwood at Waverly?

• Full-time benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO + holiday package
• Ongoing training, mentorship, and career advancement
• Stable hours in a skilled nursing facility / rehab setting
• Opportunity to grow your clinical skills in a dynamic setting
• Leadership that is invested in your success and development

Elderwood at Waverly is located at 37 N Chemung St, Waverly, NY 14892

Responsibilities

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant:

• Assists the Director Occupational Therapy in planning, developing and carrying out treatment programs and procedures for individuals.
• Helps create group therapy programs which are mentally and physically stimulating to individuals; prepares and presents individual and group projects appropriate for the confused, blind, deaf and physically handicapped person.
• Writes observations of individual's behavior and progress in Progress Notes.
• Maintains attendance records and other departmental reports; enters treatment record in Medical Record Chart.
• Assists Director Occupational Therapy in the training and supervision of Occupational Therapy Aides and students assigned to the facility for clinical experience.
• Attends Care Planning and Family Care Plan review meetings.
• Assists with departmental in-service programs upon request.
• Completes MDS+ assessment form as required.
• Inventories supplies; assists with keeping area in good order and daily sanitation of equipment.
• Attends in-service training programs, and departmental meetings as required.
• Generate and develop ideas, which improve the quality of care for individuals or increase job productivity and satisfaction.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director Occupational Therapy.
• Performs all job duties according to safety rules and practices required for this job position, and as required to ensure the general safety of staff, residents and visitors of this facility.
• Performs assigned duties according to the service excellence standards and goals established for this job position, and for all staff members of this facility.

Qualifications

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant:

• State Department of Education Certification and license to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) required.
• Ability to relate well to individuals and enjoy working within the community.
• Tact and diplomacy; ability to develop good relationships with individuals, staff and students required.
• Ability to inspire and motivate others and create a warm and accepting climate.
• Qualities of maturity, diplomacy, ability to work well with others required.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing required.
• Ability to supervise departmental staff effectively and ensure that high standards of care are maintained.
• Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required.
• Demonstrated willingness to uphold the vision and mission of the company by following the core values of Integrity, Teamwork, and Passion for Excellence and Reverence for the Individual.
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors.In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.