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: Seneca Healthcare 

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 patient’s 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