Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide occupational therapy services to residents under supervision. This position operates within a skilled nursing facility setting, following physician orders and the plan of care.

You will work under the direction of the Occupational Therapist and Clinical Manager, ensuring accurate documentation, contributing to a collaborative rehab team, and maintaining high

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AOTA-accredited OTA program and eligible for certification.
• Certification maintained by NBCOT.
• Currently certified in the state(s) where practicing.
• Licensed or regulated as an OTA where practicing.
• Two years’ experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care under the direction of an occupational therapist.
• Completes documentation according to established procedures.
• Is involved in support duties as assigned.
• Contributes to professional development of self and others.
• Enhances interdisciplinary team through professional skills and knowledge.
• Aids in building and maintaining reputation as an unparalleled provider of rehab by contribution as a professional member of staff.
• Demonstrates safe working practices.

Skills

Professional development

Safety practices

Education

AOTA-accredited OTA program

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist and Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provides patient care under the direction of an occupational therapist.
• Completes documentation according to established procedures.
• Is involved in support duties as assigned.
• Contributes to professional development of self and others.
• Enhances interdisciplinary team through professional skills and knowledge.
• Aids in building and maintaining reputation as an unparalleled provider of rehab by contribution as a professional member of staff.
• Demonstrates safe working practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A person who is a graduate and meets the requirements for certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

2. Certification is maintained by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.

3. Currently certified in the state(s) in which practicing.

4. Is licensed or otherwise regulated, if applicable, as an Occupational Therapy Assistant by the State in which practicing, unless licensure does not apply.

5. Two (2) years’ experience, preferred

Background Screening Requirment:

This position is subjet to Florida background screening requirments.

For information please visit : https://info.flclearinghouse.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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