COTA OT Assistant - Sign-On Bonus & Flexible Schedule

Sigma Health Rehab; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k Retirement Plan

PTO starting day 1

CEU reimbursement

Job summary

Sigma Health Rehab is actively seeking a Full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA/COTA) to work in a Skilled Nursing Facility. We offer a $4,000 sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Applicants should be a graduate of an accredited OTA program and hold a New York State OTA license. Experience in geriatric care is preferred, but new graduates with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OTA program
• Current New York State OTA license
• Experience in a skilled nursing or geriatric care setting preferred, but new graduates with relevant experience may qualify

Responsibilities

• Select therapy activities that follow the plan of care set out by the supervising occupational therapist
• Assist residents in carrying out daily activities
• Monitor residents' performance in therapy activities, provide encouragement and document on residents as needed
• Teach residents how to use special equipment to assist with daily function
• Collaborate with the OT to establish a rehabilitation plan
• Maintain a cooperative relationship among healthcare team members
• Follow evidence-based practices consistent with the standards and recommendations of the American Occupational Therapy Association

Education

Graduate of an accredited OTA Program

Current New York State OTA License

Job description

Sigma Health Rehab is actively seeking a Full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA/COTA) to work in a Skilled Nursing Facility. We offer a $4,000 sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Applicants should be a graduate of an accredited OTA program and hold a New York State OTA license. Experience in geriatric care is preferred, but new graduates with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.