Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Weekends- Buffalo

Sigma Health Rehab; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive compensation

Mentorship and clinical support for 모든

Willing to hire and train new grad PTs

PT career growth opportunities

Weekly paychecks

Employee recognition

Flexible schedules

Evening and weekend hours available

Access to state of the art technology

Job summary

Sigma Health Rehab in Buffalo, NY is seeking a weekend Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/OTA) to join our skilled nursing facility team. You will work under the supervision of an OT to implement the plan of care and support residents in daily activities.

The role emphasizes hands-on therapy, documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Weekend hours are available, offering mentorship and growth opportunities for new grads and experienced therapists alike.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OTA Program.
• Current New York State OTA License.

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 & contributes to team effort.

Education

Graduate of an accredited OTA Program

Current New York State OTA License

Job description

Sigma Health Rehab is actively seeking a weekend 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 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, Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, located in Buffalo, 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.