COTA- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

M2 Healthcare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

M2 Healthcare in New York is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide skilled services under supervision and coordinate with the Registered Occupational Therapist. You will implement treatment plans, monitor responses, and document progress.

The role emphasizes strong interpersonal communication and the ability to manage diverse patients, with preference for long-term care experience in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Active NY Occupational Therapy Assistant license in good standing is required.
• Long term care experience preferred.
• Ability to manage patients with different personalities.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled occupational therapy services/interventions under supervision per physician orders.
• Relays information and refers requests for service to the Registered Occupational Therapist.
• Implements and modifies treatment plans under OTR supervision.
• Monitors patient responses and adjusts treatments during sessions.
• Observes residents and writes progress reports.
• Documents treatments, changes in condition, and other pertinent information.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Active NY OTA license

Job description

COTA Duties Include:

• Provides skilled occupational therapy services/interventions in accordance with physician orders under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist.
• Responds to requests for service by relaying information and referral to Registered Occupational Therapist.
• Implements and modifies the patient's occupational therapy plan of treatment with OTR supervision
• Monitors patient responses to treatments and modifies it during treatment sessions as necessary.
• Observe residents and write progress reports.
• The Occupational Therapy Assistant will be responsible for documenting patient treatments, changes in condition and other pertinent information as required.

COTA requirements include:

• Must have an active Occupational Therapy Assistant license in good standing in the state of NY.
• Long term care experience preferred
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills