Occupational Therapy Assistant

By | October 8, 2023 | Comments Off on Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description:

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) –

  • Full-time
  • New OTA Program Grads Welcome.
  • Direct Hire
  • Competitive Compensation, based on experience.
  • Excellent Benefits Package
  • Professional Growth & Stability
  • Innovative Training Programs
  • Location: Ilion, NY (near Utica NY, in the Mohawk region)

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:

  • Graduate of an accredited OTA Program.
  • Current New York State OTA License.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

  • Direct Hire
  • New OTA Grads Welcome
  • About the area:Ilion NY is in the Mohawk region and is about 30 minutes outside Utica NY. Utica is a city in the Mohawk Valley and the county seat of Oneida County, New York. A unique city with sprawling parks and playgrounds, and convenient shopping. Available housing includes everything from wonderful old 19th century Victorians, to condominiums, to the house of your choice in a variety of new developments. Oneida and neighboring communities offer excellent school systems with records of academic excellence and student success. The city also boasts a progressive library, and many other easily accessible services. Oneida is equidistant between Syracuse to its west and Utica to its east, with beautiful Oneida Lake just 5 miles north. Finger Lakes wine country and the majestic Adirondack mountains are easy day trips, with Toronto, Montreal, Boston, Philadelphia and New York City all within a 5-hour drive. Syracuse University sports are a major source of regional pride and excitement and two world class shopping and entertainment destination – Turning Stone Casino and Destiny USA – are just minutes away.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : 50000

Salary Max : 65000

Currency Type : US Dollars