Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

Location

Utica, NY | United States

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) -

• Full-time.
• Direct Hire.
• New COTA Program Grads Welcome.

• Competitive Compensation, based on experience.
• Excellent 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 Resident’s 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.

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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