COTA- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

M2 HEALTHCARE LTD; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

M2 HEALTHCARE LTD seeks a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant in New York to provide skilled services under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist. The role includes implementing treatment plans, monitoring patient responses, and documenting progress in residents’ files.

Applicants should have NY OTA licensure, strong interpersonal skills, and comfort working in a long-term care setting. Prior experience with diverse patient needs is valued.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active NY OTA license in good standing.
• 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.
• Relays information and referrals to the Registered Occupational Therapist.
• Implements and modifies treatment plans with OTR supervision.
• Monitors patient responses and adjusts treatments accordingly.
• Observe residents and write progress reports.
• Document patient treatments, changes in condition, and other pertinent information.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Active Occupational Therapy Assistant license in NY

Job description

• 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 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