Occupational Therapy Assistant
Job description:
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) –
- Full-time
- Direct Hire
- New OTA Grads Welcome
- Competitive Compensation
- Benefits Package
- Professional Growth & Stability
- Innovative Training Programs
- Location: Great Neck, NY (West Long Island 10 miles East of Queens)
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:
- About the area:Great Neck, NY is a region on westLong Island, New York, that borders the territory ofQueens, at 10 miles east of Queens.The larger Great Neck area comprises a residential community of some 40,000 people in nine villages andhamletsin the town ofNorth Hempstead, of which Great Neck is the northwestern quadrant. The Great Neck area is united bya park district, one library district, andone school district.
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : 50000
Salary Max : 65000
Currency Type : US Dollars