Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)- Per Diem- University

Sigma Health Rehab; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Mentorship support

Flexible schedules

Evening hours

Weekend hours

Weekly pay

Career growth

Tech-enabled rehab

Job summary

Sigma Health Rehab is actively seeking a per diem Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA/COTA) to work in a Skilled Nursing Facility, Bronx, NY. This position supports residents through therapeutic activities and daily living tasks under supervision.

Responsibilities include selecting activities from the plan of care, teaching residents to use equipment, and recording progress. Per diem status offers flexible scheduling and ongoing mentorship in a team-based rehab environment.

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

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:

• Highly competitive compensation
• Mentorship and clinical support for all therapists
• Willing to hire and train new grad physical therapists!
• Career growth opportunities
• Weekly paychecks
• Employee recognition
• Flexible schedules
• Evening and weekend hours available
• Access to sate 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 per diem Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) position at our client facility, University 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.