COTA, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (COTA)

SHIFT: Full-Time

STARTING RATE: $23.00 hr. ($23.00 - $25.00 hr. dependent upon experience.)

Location: Autumn View

BENEFITS:

• Weekly Paychecks
• Same-Day Pay Options
• Health Dental Life Insurance
• Shift Differentials
• Referral Bonus up to $500/referral
• No-Frills Pay Options
• Retirement/401k
• Clinically Complex Positions
• Flexible Schedules

JOB DESCRIPTION:

A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) works under the direction of an Occupational Therapist to conduct treatment procedures which aim to improve a patients day-to-day functioning despite impairment or limited mobility. This position is also responsible for preparing equipment for treatment and occasional clerical duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct treatment procedures
• Prepare equipment for treatment
• Clerical duties as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

• New York State Occupational Therapist licensure
• Current CPR certification
• Physical strength to lift between 50-100lbs
• Able to collaborate with a wide range of health care disciplines as well as offer insight to patient and family members
• Possess thorough knowledge of the educational and therapeutic values of occupational therapy as well as the procedures and principles of administration organization and management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Required Experience:

Junior IC