Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Weekends- Buffalo

Sigmarehab; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive compensation

Mentorship and clinical support for PＴ

Flexible schedules

Evening and weekend hours available

Weekly paychecks

Access to state of the art technology

Employee recognition

Job summary

Sigma Health Rehab is seeking a weekend Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to work in a Skilled Nursing Facility in Buffalo, NY. The OTA/COTA will support the supervising OT by selecting therapy activities and assisting residents with daily tasks.

The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and teaching residents to use adaptive equipment, with mentorship and flexible scheduling to accommodate weekend hours.

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

Education

Graduate of an accredited OTA Program

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.