Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) -Amsterdam

Sigma Health Rehab; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive compensation

Mentorship and clinical support for OT

Job summary

Sigma Health Rehab is seeking a per diem Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to work at Amsterdam Nursing Home in New York, NY. This role offers flexibility, mentorship, and access to advanced rehab facilities as part of a collaborative care team.

Qualified candidates have graduated from an accredited OTA program and hold a current New York State OTA license. Per diem positions provide opportunities to support residents' daily activities and rehab plans with supervision as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited OTA program.
• Current New York State OTA license is required.

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 & contribute to team effort.

Education

Graduate of an accredited OTA Program

Current New York State OTA License

Job description

Sigma Health Rehab is actively seeking per diem Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA/COTA) to work in a Skilled Nursing Facility.

What we offer our OTA/COTAs:

Highly competitive compensation

Mentorship and clinical support for all therapists

Willing to hire and train new grad physical therapists!

PT career growth opportunities

Weekly paychecks

Employee recognition

Flexible schedules

Evening and weekend hours available

Access to sate of the art technology

Duties of an exceptional therapist include:

• 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.

• Maintains a cooperative relationship among healthcare team members & contributes to team effort

COTA Requirements Include:

• Graduate of an accredited OTA Program

• Current New York State OTA License

Sigma Health Rehab is recruiting for a per diem Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) position at our client facility, Amsterdam Nursing Home located in New York, New York. Our team of compassionate physical, occupational, and speech therapists provides rehab services in a state-of-the-art rehab gym. Whether you are a seasoned professional or at the beginning of your career, utilize your talents as an Occupational Therapy Assistant to improve the lives of others.