COTA

STARTING RATE: $$23.00 hour to $27.00 hour depending on experience.

SHIFT: Full-Time/Per Diem Days

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

JOB DESCRIPTION:

A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) works under an occupational therapist's direction to conduct treatment procedures that aim to improve a patient’s day-to-day functioning despite impairment or limited mobility. This position is also responsible for preparing equipment for treatment and occasional clerical duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e., physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in planning care delivery.
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to care for and treat residents with the following needs: orthopedics, neuro diseases, and infectious diseases, if applicable.
• Attends all mandatory in-services by employee’s anniversary date.
• Acts appropriately under the direction of the Director of Occupational Therapy, and Rehabilitation Director.
• Records clinical documentation according to the accepted regulatory, facility, and professional guidelines.
• Establishes and instructs caregivers in resident-specific maintenance programs.
• Records daily treatment charges according to facility policies.
• Secures necessary durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment for residents to facilitate independence if approved by the Administrator.
• Acts as a clinical preceptor, if necessary, for affiliated Occupational Therapy or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant schools.
• Complies with state regulations and national standards as they apply to the practice of Occupational Therapy.
• Provides weekly documentation for all residents on an active therapy program.

REQUIREMENTS:

• New York State Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure
• CPR certification
• Physical strength to lift between 50-100lbs
• Ability to read and understand work assignments, as well as report verbally and provide written documentation as necessary
• Respect for residents’ privacy and rights; display of genuine concern and empathy for the elderly
• Able to perform tasks while upholding high standards of quality, cleanliness, and kindness
• Qualities of responsibility, maturity, diplomacy, and ability to work well with residents and other staff members

APPLY ONLINE OR SEND YOUR RESUME TO:

Susquehanna Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Attn: HR Recruiter

282 Riverside Drive

Johnson City, NY 13790

CALL: (607) 729-9206 for more information

ABOUT US:

VestraCare is a portfolio of five health care facilities in New York state, including: Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk; Roscoe Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Roscoe; Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Boonville; and Susquehanna Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Johnson City. We’re proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, Taconic Health Care and The McGuire Group.

Licenses & Certifications

• COTA

Skills

• Problem solving abilities
• Timely in providing care
• Physical Assessment
• People Skills
• EMR documentation
• Documentation Skills
• Computer proficiency
• Compassion
• Communication Skills
• Assessment Skills

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)