Per Diem COTA: Restore Skills & Independence

A&P Payroll Management; Village of Wappingers Falls (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Sapphire Nursing at Wappingers is actively seeking a Per Diem Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide direct rehab care under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. The role focuses on developing and maintaining daily living and work skills for individuals with physical, mental, or developmental conditions.

The successful candidate will communicate effectively with patients, families, and the care team, document care per regulatory standards, and participate in department

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited COTA program.
• In good standing with NY licensing boards.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Executes established patient treatment plans under the direction of an OTR.
• Communicates with patients, families, referring physicians, and other team members.
• Provides timely written documentation to meet insurance and regulatory requirements.
• Reports changes in patient status to supervising therapist promptly.
• Maintains accurate billing information for patient charges.

Skills

Direct patient care

Interdisciplinary communication

Documentation

Assessment & treatment planning

Education

Associate's degree in COTA program

CPR certification

Job description

Sapphire Nursing at Wappingers is actively seeking a Per Diem Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide direct rehab care under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. The role focuses on developing and maintaining daily living and work skills for individuals with physical, mental, or developmental conditions.

The successful candidate will communicate effectively with patients, families, and the care team, document care per regulatory standards, and participate in department