Occupational Therapist

STARTING RATE: $33.00(paying $33.00 - $42.24 per hour, depending on experience)

SHIFT:Per-Diem

BENEFITS:

• Weekly Paychecks
• Same-Day Pay Options
• Referral Bonus up to $500/referral
• Tuition Assistance
• Flexible Schedules

JOB DESCRIPTION:

A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) works under the direction of an Occupational Therapist to conduct treatment procedures that aim to improve a patient’s day-to-day functioning despite impairment or limited mobility. This position also involves preparing equipment for treatment and performing 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 delivery of care.
• 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/or Rehabilitation Director and acts as an active interdisciplinary team member.
• Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant(s) and Occupational Therapy Aide(s) in direct resident care and resident-related activities.
• Records clinical documentation according to 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.
• If necessary, act as a clinical preceptor 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:

Absolut Care of Aurora Park

Attn: Amber Strudwick, HR Coordinator

292 Main Street

East Aurora, NY 14052

CALL: (716) 652-1560 ext. 3301 for more information

ABOUT US:

Absolut Care is comprised of five skilled nursing facilities and one assisted living facility in New York State, including Absolut Care of Allegany in Allegany, Absolut Care of Aurora Park in East Aurora, Absolut Care of Gasport in Gasport, Absolut Care of Orchard Brooke in Orchard Park, Absolut Care of Three Rivers in Painted Post and Absolut Care of Westfield in Westfield.

We offer a variety of services including subacute rehab, long-term care, and hospice. We’re proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes The McGuire Group, Taconic Health Care and Vestra Care.

Our team is comprised of charismatic, smile-bringing, life-saving, compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Together, we have the privilege of caring for and learning from more than 2,800 extraordinary legends while providing them with superior levels of nursing and rehabilitative services.

Our collective stories; our legends are what help define our organization and the outstanding care we provide. We are Legends Caring for Legends, and we invite you to join our team!

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)