Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, COTA

Epic Rehabilitation & Nursing at White Plains•City of White Plains, NY

16d•Onsite

About The Position

EPIC Rehabilitation and Nursing at White Plains is a BEAUTIFUL TOP RATED 160-bed NEW skilled nursing & rehabilitation center opened in 2020 in the heart of White Plains. Come join a family of facilities in New York State. Intrinsic to each facility in the EPIC portfolio are the words “Rehabilitation & Healthcare”, as our overriding goal is to rehabilitate patients and successfully return them to their lives. For those who have come to reside permanently, we aim to create the best possible environment while optimizing their quality of life. Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, COTA will establish and perform treatment programs for assigned residents. Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, COTA will upgrade goods as appropriate and physician order recommendations. Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, COTA will enter billing information in an accurate and timely manner. Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, COTA will report resident progress in meetings, i.e. Medicare A Meetings. Consult with other members of rehabilitation team to coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities. Provide residents with equipment as appropriate & inform Social Services of equipment needs at discharge. Requisitions supplies and equipment. Design and construct special equipment for individuals and suggest adaptation of individual’s living environment. Lay out materials for individual’s use and return equipment to appropriate place. Conduct training programs for other workers/families in occupational therapy techniques and objectives for resident care. Chart notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the therapy provided to the residents as well as the resident’s response to the therapy. Perform routine documentation as required and in accordance with our established charting and documentation policies and procedures. Sign and date all entries made in resident’s medical record. Follow all facility policies and procedures. Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is trained and licensed, meeting the qualifications set forth by the NYS Board of Education and the NYS Rules and Regulation requirements.
Graduate of an approved Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
Training certification by the AOTCB and current licensure in good standing with the NYS Board of Education.
One (1) year experience in the skilled nursing facility setting, preferred.
Experience with MDS, PRI and Comprehensive Care Planning. Entry-level knowledge and professional competency of the practice of occupational therapy as set forth by the NYS Board of Education and the AOTA.
Candidate will have the physical ability to perform job related duties, which may require lifting, bending, stooping, stretching, pulling and pushing up to 50lbs or more as needed.
Work well under pressure & willing to work harmoniously with all staff
Sincere desire to work with the elderly, chronically ill, and handicapped
Excellent customer service skills
Must be able to communicate well verbally with residents, families and staff
Treat residents and fellow staff with respect, dignity, and compassion

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience in the skilled nursing facility setting, preferred.

Responsibilities

establish and perform treatment programs for assigned residents
upgrade goods as appropriate and physician order recommendations
enter billing information in an accurate and timely manner
report resident progress in meetings, i.e. Medicare A Meetings
Consult with other members of rehabilitation team to coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities
Provide residents with equipment as appropriate & inform Social Services of equipment needs at discharge
Requisitions supplies and equipment
Design and construct special equipment for individuals and suggest adaptation of individual’s living environment
Lay out materials for individual’s use and return equipment to appropriate place
Conduct training programs for other workers/families in occupational therapy techniques and objectives for resident care
Chart notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the therapy provided to the residents as well as the resident’s response to the therapy
Perform routine documentation as required and in accordance with our established charting and documentation policies and procedures
Sign and date all entries made in resident’s medical record
Follow all facility policies and procedures
Perform other related duties as required and assigned