Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

Company: Job Juncture
Location: Utica
Posted on: May 8, 2022

Job Description:

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) -

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• Full-time
  
• Permanent
  
• Direct Hire
  
  
  
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  • Competitive Compensation
    
  • Great Benefits Package
    
  • Professional Growth & Stability
    
  • Innovative Training Programs
    
    
    Location: Utica, NY
    Duties Include:
    
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    • 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 Resident’s progress to the OTR/L.
      
    • Responsibly and accurately document treatments and outcomes in rehab software.
      
      Requirements Include:
      
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      • Graduate of an accredited OTA Program.
        
      • Current New York State OTA License.
        
      • Experience in long-term care setting a plus.
        
        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.

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