Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)- Per Diem- Bronx

Sigma Health Rehab; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great compensation

CEU reimbursement

Mentorship and clinical support

New grad friendly

Career growth opportunities

Weekly paychecks

Employee recognition

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Sigma Health Rehab is seeking a per diem Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to work in a Skilled Nursing Facility in Bronx, NY. You will select therapy activities per the plan of care and assist residents with daily tasks.

You'll monitor progress, teach equipment use, collaborate with the OT on rehab plans, and enjoy mentorship, CEU reimbursement, flexible schedules, and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OTA program.
• Current New York State OTA license.
• Per diem availability.
• Ability to collaborate with therapy team.

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.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship among healthcare team members & con-tributes to team effort

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Daily activities assistance

Documentation

Education

Graduate of an accredited OTA Program

Current New York State OTA License

Job description

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

What we offer our OTA/COTAs:

• Great compensation
• Continuing education unit (CEU) reimbursement
• Mentorship and clinical support for all therapists
• Willing to hire and train new grad occupational therapy assistants!
• OTA/COTA career growth opportunities
• Weekly paychecks
• Employee recognition
• Flexible schedules

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, Bronx Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing located in Bronx, 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.