Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Livingston Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingston Hills Nursing and Rehab is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to work at our Skilled Nursing Facility in Hudson, NY. The OTA will participate in therapy activities, support Residents in daily tasks, and assist with rehabilitation planning alongside the Occupational Therapist.

Eligible candidates are graduates of an accredited OTA program with a current New York State OTA license. Prior experience in long-term care is preferred, and administrative duties may be involved.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OTA program.
• Current New York State OTA License.
• Experience in long-term care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Select therapy activities to fit Residents' needs and capabilities.
• Assist Residents in carrying out daily activities.
• Monitor Residents' performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement.
• Teach Residents how to use equipment to assist daily function.
• Collaborate with OT to establish rehabilitation plan.
• Supervise Residents’ activities to ensure proper execution.
• Report Resident progress to the OT.
• Handle administrative/clerical tasks.

Skills

Resident support

Therapy planning

Team collaboration

Documentation

Supervision

Education

New York OTA License

Accredited OTA Program graduate

Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Livingston Hills Nursing and Rehab is actively seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to work at our Skilled Nursing Facility in Hudson, NY.

OTA Duties Include:

• Select therapy activities to fit Residents' needs and capabilities.


• Assist Residents in carrying out daily activities.


• Monitor Residents' performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement.


• Teach Residents how to use special equipment to assist with daily function.


• Work in collaboration with the OT to establish a rehabilitation plan.


• Supervise Residents’ activities to ensure they are done properly.


• Report the Resident’s progress to the OT.


• Handle administrative/clerical tasks.

OTA Requirements Include:

• A graduate of an accredited OTA Program


• Current New York State OTA License


• Experience in long-term care settings preferred