COTA - Full-Time Rehab Therapist in Skilled Nursing

Living-Legends-2; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Weekly pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Referral bonus

Job summary

Harris Hill Nursing Facility, part of The McGuire Group, is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join its rehabilitation team in Buffalo. You will work under an Occupational Therapist to deliver therapeutic interventions that help residents improve function and independence.

This full-time, day-shift role requires NY COTA license, an Associate of Applied Science in OTA, and strong communication. Newly licensed COTAs are encouraged to apply; SNF experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate of Applied Science in OTA program approved by AOTA.
• New York State COTA license required.
• Newly licensed COTAs welcome to apply.
• Skilled nursing facility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement occupational therapy treatment programs under OT supervision.
• Assist with resident assessments and contribute to treatment planning.
• Provide interventions to improve functional abilities, ADLs, mobility, strength, independence.
• Monitor resident progress and communicate findings to the OT.
• Complete documentation, care plans, and clinical records accurately and timely.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on therapy techniques and home exercise programs.
• Train and support rehabilitation aides as assigned.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and discharge planning.
• Ensure residents receive prescribed therapy services and treatment minutes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

AAS OTA degree

Job description

Harris Hill Nursing Facility, part of The McGuire Group, is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join its rehabilitation team in Buffalo. You will work under an Occupational Therapist to deliver therapeutic interventions that help residents improve function and independence.

This full-time, day-shift role requires NY COTA license, an Associate of Applied Science in OTA, and strong communication. Newly licensed COTAs are encouraged to apply; SNF experience preferred.