Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA

About the role

Flagstar Rehab is seeking Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) to join the Rehab Department in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). COTAs work with a diverse, multi‑disciplinary team to provide treatments and patient/family education that improve physical and cognitive function, enhancing patients’ ability to perform daily activities. The position offers two employment models: direct employment with Flagstar Rehab or independent contractor status (with assistance setting up a corporation at no charge).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate daily with the OT Supervisor and follow the established Plan of Care for all patients.
• Provide quality therapy services to individuals in an SNF setting with diagnoses such as TBI, CVA, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, cancer, orthopedic surgery, and other debilitating conditions.
• Monitor and document patient progress using innovative EMR software.

Requirements

• Current NYS OTA license and registration.
• Competence with EMR systems.
• State‑required medical documentation for work in a Skilled Nursing Facility (physical exam, TB test, MMRV vaccine record or titers, COVID‑19 vaccine documentation).
• Valid proof of identity and work authorization.
• Malpractice/liability insurance if applicable.

Benefits

• Fully paid orientation.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, personal days, and birthdays.
• No‑cost medical and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Vision coverage and additional supplementary insurance options.
• Commuter benefits with pre‑tax dollars.
• Weekly pay with direct deposit.
• Referral bonuses up to $250 per referral and employee recognition programs.
• 24/7 support access.
• Flexible schedules (full‑time, part‑time, per diem, weekends, coverage days, evenings).

Pay

Hourly rates: $34‑$36 (W‑2) or $38‑$40 (1099).

Schedule

Flexible options are available, including full‑time, part‑time, per diem, weekends, coverage days, and evenings.