$3,000 Sign On Bonus! Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
$83,200–$93,600 year
On-siteBrooklyn, New York, United States
Brooklyn, New York, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$83,200–$93,600 yearLicense Or Certification
Full TimeLicense Or Certification
Job Summary
Conduct daily occupational therapy sessions under the supervision of licensed occupational therapists, utilizing prescriptive devices such as electrical stimulation and ultrasound. Manage patient care by establishing effective working relationships with patients and medical staff while maintaining strict confidentiality. Perform necessary precautionary measures to ensure patient safety during treatment. Maintain professional appearance and emotional stability while adhering to state licensure requirements and American Occupational Therapy Association standards.
Required Qualifications
- Successful completion of the academic requirements of an educational program for the occupational therapy assistant recognized by the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. Such program shall be accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, or its successor
- Must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice as an occupational therapy assistant in the state of Florida
- A Current Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) license by the State is REQUIRED
- Professional attitude and appearance
- Proficient administrative and public relations skills
- Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, materials and equipment used in occupational therapy
- Thorough knowledge of the possible hazards to patients during treatment and necessary precautionary and remedial measures
- Must maintain patient and employee confidentiality
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and to obtain their cooperation in the treatment prescribed
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the medical staff and other personnel
- Demonstrate emotional stability in order to cope with the demands of both patients and employees
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience in Occupational Therapy, preferred
- Member of state and national American Occupational Therapy Association, preferred
- Training in the use of prescriptive devices (electrical stimulation, ultrasound), preferred
- Knowledge of Medicare and third party reimbursement, preferred
- Experience is preferred
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