PRN COTA - Enable Independent Living in Skilled Nursing

Sternrehab; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimit referrals bonus

Referral bonus up to $1,000

Collaboration with therapy team

Job summary

Stern Therapy Consultants seeks a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join Bezalel Rehab and Nursing Center in Far Rockaway, NY. You will deliver treatment activities and support residents in regaining self-care skills for greater independence.

Responsibilities include refining dressing, bathing, grooming, and toileting, and using adaptive equipment within the OT plan. Collaboration with nursing and rehab teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Active New York Occupational Therapy Assistant license and COTA certification.
• Strong observation skills and attention to resident safety.
• Clear communication and timely, accurate documentation.
• Skilled nursing experience is a plus; new graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver treatment activities established by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Help residents practice dressing, bathing, grooming, and toileting with techniques suited to their functional needs.
• Incorporate prescribed activities that address upper-extremity movement, coordination, and endurance.
• Teach and reinforce adaptive equipment use and compensatory strategies within the OT's care plan.
• Share observations about progress, safety concerns, and treatment tolerance with the supervising OT.
• Document each session and collaborate with nursing and rehabilitation staff to encourage carryover of daily living skills.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication

Documentation

Geriatrics experience

Education

New York OT License

COTA certification

Job description

Stern Therapy Consultants seeks a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join Bezalel Rehab and Nursing Center in Far Rockaway, NY. You will deliver treatment activities and support residents in regaining self-care skills for greater independence.

Responsibilities include refining dressing, bathing, grooming, and toileting, and using adaptive equipment within the OT plan. Collaboration with nursing and rehab teams is essential.