NEW RATES! Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
$72,800–$91,520 year
On-siteKingston, New York, United States
Job Summary
Conduct daily occupational therapy services in a skilled nursing facility in Lake Katrine, NY, utilizing prescriptive devices such as electrical stimulation and ultrasound. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and other personnel while demonstrating emotional stability and confidentiality. Provide thorough knowledge of occupational therapy principles, methods, materials, and equipment, including necessary precautionary measures for patient safety. Maintain proficiency in administrative and public relations skills, with a focus on Medicare and third-party reimbursement protocols. Full-time employment offers $35-$44 per hour with daily pay, PTO, health benefits, and a 401k match.
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 New York
- 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
- 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
- Must maintain patient and employee confidentiality
- A Current Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) license by the State is REQUIRED
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
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