Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

About the role

This Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) position provides compassionate occupational therapy services that help patients improve independence and quality of life while working closely with the care team to deliver personalized, high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.) and home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living; identify equipment needs
• Participate in the development of the total plan of care; execute treatment program and goals for improved function
• Communicate plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals
• Teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury
• Fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function; train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices as needed
• Maintain appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, summary reports; report changes in the patient’s condition to the physician and submit records in accordance with policy
• Maintain contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care
• Attend and contribute to in-services, case conferences and other meetings as required
• Identify patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refer as appropriate
• Instruct patient’s family/caregiver and other health care personnel in patient’s treatment regime when indicated and appropriate
• Participate in discharge planning for patient

Qualifications

• Licensed/regulated as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in the practicing state
• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills
• Pediatric experience or willingness to work with pediatric patients required

Benefits

• Employee Recognition Programs
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Long-term Disability coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Perks and Discount Program

Pay

$38.00–$40.00 per hour

Schedule

• Full-time
• Flexible schedules with daytime and after-school cases

Work locations

Brooklyn neighborhoods: Borough Park, East New York, Flatbush, Midwood, Canarsie, Crown Heights