Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Oceanside Care Center; Oceanside (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceanside Care Center in Oceanside, NY is actively seeking a Full-time or Part-time Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to work in a Skilled Nursing Facility, offering a 5-star employee atmosphere and strong leadership.

Key duties include selecting therapy activities to fit Residents' needs, assisting with daily tasks, monitoring progress, teaching equipment use, collaborating with the OT to establish rehab plans, supervising activities, reporting progress, and handling administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OTA program and NYS license required.
• Experience in long-term care settings preferred.
• Ability to work in a collaborative rehab team environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient care

Rehabilitation support

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Graduate of an accredited OTA Program

New York State OTA License

Job description

Oceanside Care Center is actively seeking a Full-time or part timeOccupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to work in a Skilled Nursing Facility. You will enjoy working in a 5 star employee atmosphere along with a stellar leadership team!

COTA Duties Include:

• COTA's 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.
• COTA's 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.

COTA Requirements Include:

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