NEW RATES! Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Frontline Personnel; Lake Katrine (NY); On-site; USD 100,289,000 - 126,078,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay Available

Toll reimbursement

Health benefits

Dental Insurance Plan Option

Vision Insurance Plan Options

PTO — 8 Holidays, 10 Sick, 10 Vacation

Job summary

Frontline Personnel is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a skilled nursing facility in Lake Katrine, NY. This full-time role offers flexible scheduling, competitive hourly pay, and benefits.

You will contribute to patient care, work with the medical team, and uphold confidentiality while delivering quality occupational therapy services. The role requires NY OTA licensure or eligibility, prior OT exposure is preferred, and Medicare knowledge is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Accredited occupational therapy assistant program and eligibility for NY licensure.
• Licensed or eligible to practice as an OTA in New York state.
• Preferred prior experience in occupational therapy and AOTA membership.
• Knowledge of Medicare and third-party reimbursement is preferred.
• Professional attitude, appearance and strong administrative/public relations skills.
• Thorough knowledge of therapy principles, methods and equipment.

Skills

Professional attitude

Public relations

Administrative skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Patient care

Safety awareness

Education

New York OTA license or eligibility

AOTA accreditation program

Tools

Electrical stimulation

Ultrasound therapy

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Are you ready to advance your career with an agency that cares? We needYOU! Are you a dedicated healthcare worker looking to make a difference while working with an agency that provides true flexibility? Come work where your skills will be appreciated! Come work at Frontline Personnel!

We are currently looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

to join our team at a skilled nursing facility in Lake Katrine, NY.

Benefits We Offer Our Valued Staff:

• $35-$44 Per Hour
• True Job Flexibility
• Daily Pay Available!
• Option for toll reimbursement

Full-time employees will receive:

• PTO (8 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days, 10 Vacation Days)
• Health Benefits Package Options
• Dental Insurance Plan Option
• Vision Insurance Plan Options
• 401k Match!

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Skills and Qualifications:

• Successful completion of the academic requirements of an educational program for the occupational therapy assistant recognized by the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. Such program shall be accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, or its successor
• Must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice as an occupational therapy assistant in the state of New York
• Prior experience in Occupational Therapy, preferred
• Member of state and national American Occupational Therapy Association, preferred
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Proficient administrative and public relations skills
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, materials and equipment used in occupational therapy
• Thorough knowledge of the possible hazards to patients during treatment and necessary precautionary and remedial measures
• Training in the use of prescriptive devices (electrical stimulation, ultrasound), preferred
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and to obtain their cooperation in the treatment prescribed
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the medical staff and other personnel
• Demonstrate emotional stability in order to cope with the demands of both patients and employees
• Must maintain patient and employee confidentiality
• Knowledge of Medicare and third party reimbursement, preferred