Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Weekend- Cooperstown

Sigmarehab; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Weekly paychecks

Mentorship and clinical support

State-of-the-art rehab technology

Hiring and training for new grads

Job summary

Sigma Health Rehab is actively seeking a aper diem Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA/COTA) to work in a Skilled Nursing Facility in Cooperstown, NY. The role involves supporting therapy plans, assisting residents with daily activities, and documenting progress for the supervising OT.

Weekend availability and comfortable collaboration with the therapy team are valued. Current NY OTA license and graduation from an accredited OTA program are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OTA program with NY licensure.
• Ability to select therapy activities per plan of care.
• Experience in or willingness to work in a skilled nursing setting.

Responsibilities

• Select therapy activities following the supervising OT plan of care.
• Assist residents with daily activities and daily living tasks.
• Monitor and document residents’ performance in therapy activities.
• Teach residents how to use equipment to aid daily function.
• Collaborate with OT to establish a rehabilitation plan.
• Maintain cooperative relationships within the healthcare team.

Skills

Plan of care adherence

Daily living activities

Documentation

Equipment training

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited OTA Program

Current New York State OTA License

Job description

Sigma Health Rehabis actively seeking aper diem Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA/COTA)to work in aSkilled 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 state 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 weekend Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) position at our client facility, Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing located in Cooperstown, 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.