Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description:

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA:

• A COTA opportunity to make a difference in the lives of residents everyday with your Occupational Therapy Assistant skills.
• Competitive Compensation, based on experience.
• Excellent Benefits Package.
• Full-time.
• Direct Hire.
• New OTA Program Grads Welcome.
• Be a Registered NYS Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Professional Growth & Stability.
• Innovative Training Programs.
• Actively seeking COTA candidates.
• Join the team and apply today.
• Location: Hornell, NY (Beautiful Finger Lakes Region of NYS)

Duties Include:

• Work in collaboration with the OT to establish a rehabilitation plan.
• Follow guidance of OTR/L in selecting therapy activities to fit Residents' needs and capabilities.
• Assist Residents in carrying out daily activities.
• Monitor Residents' performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement.
• Teach Residents how to use special equipment to assist with daily function.
• Supervise Residents activities to ensure they are done properly.
• Report the Residents progress to the OTR/L.
• Responsibly and accurately document treatments and outcomes in rehab software.

Requirements Include:

• Graduate of an accredited OTA Program.
• Current New York State OTA License.
• Experience in long-term care setting a plus.

Qualifications:

• New York State Department of Education Certification and license to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in New York State required.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

• ABOUT THE AREA: Hornell is a City located in Steuben County. It is a small town environment with city conveniences. You can never tire of the four changes of seasons.The nearby Finger Lakes provide many recreational and nature activities. Two state parks and four county parks just a short distance away. There is always something to do- boating, fishing, kayaking, hiking, skiing, wine tours, shopping, and restaurants.
  Alfred University is close by and offers vocational and occupational education programs at the Wildwood campus.
  It is 45 minutes to Corning, 30 minutes to Watkins Glen, and
  1 hour to Rochester.
• Direct Hire
• New OTA Program Grads Welcome
• Competitive Compensation
• Benefits Package
• Professional Growth & Stability
• Innovative Training Programs

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 55000

Salary Max : $ 65000

Currency Type : USD