COTA: Impactful Rehab Role - Full/Part-Time & Per Diem

Sterling Therapy Providers; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime

Job summary

Sterling Therapy Providers in Stamford, CT is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to implement therapy plans under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist. The role offers both full-time and per diem options and an hourly rate of $35–$38.

You will assist residents with activities of daily living, ROM exercises and group therapy, while documenting progress and collaborating with the rehab team. Comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure, as required by the state.

Responsibilities

• Implements resident’s individualized treatment plan as defined by the primary Occupational Therapist.
• Provides individualized occupational therapy treatments including activities of daily living and range of motion exercises.
• Performs activities of daily living evaluations under the direction of the Occupational Therapist.
• Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in consultation with the Occupational Therapist.
• Instructs residents, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
• Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident.
• Maintains appropriate and timely resident and non-resident documentation for all residents treated.
• Attends and contributes to resident care, staffing and other required meetings as a representative of occupational therapy, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist.
• Cleans, maintains, identifies and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary.
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Accredited OTA program

Licensed and/or eligible for licensure

Job description

Sterling Therapy Providers in Stamford, CT is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to implement therapy plans under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist. The role offers both full-time and per diem options and an hourly rate of $35–$38.

You will assist residents with activities of daily living, ROM exercises and group therapy, while documenting progress and collaborating with the rehab team. Comprehensive benefits are provided.