Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Company: NPAworldwide Recruitment Network
Location: Utica
Posted on: January 9, 2022

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job #: 45756 Title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Job Location: Utica, New York - United States Remote Job: No Employment Type: Salary: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 - US Dollars - Yearly Employer Will Recruit From: Nationwide Relocation Paid?: Yes WHY IS THIS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY?

• Competitive Compensation
• Great Benefits Package
• Professional Growth & Stability
• Innovative Training Programs About the area: Utica is a city in the Mohawk Valley and the county seat of Oneida County, New York. A unique city with sprawling parks and playgrounds, and convenient shopping. Available housing includes everything from wonderful old 19th century Victorians, to condominiums, to the house of your choice in a variety of new developments. Oneida and neighboring communities offer excellent school systems with records of academic excellence and student success. The city also boasts a progressive library, and many other easily accessible services. Oneida is equidistant between Syracuse to its west and Utica to its east, with beautiful Oneida Lake just 5 miles north. Finger Lakes wine country and the majestic Adirondack mountains are easy day trips, with Toronto, Montreal, Boston, Philadelphia and New York City all within a 5 hour drive. Syracuse University sports are a major source of regional pride and excitement and two world class shopping and entertainment destination - Turning Stone Casino and Destiny USA - are just minutes away. JOB DESCRIPTION
  
  Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) opening: Full-time, Permanent, Direct Hire
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Great Benefits Package
  • Professional Growth & Stability
  • Innovative Training Programs Location: Utica, NY 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. Education:
          University - Associate`s Degree/Graduate Diploma/2 Years

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