Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA - Valhalla
About The Position
Flagstar Rehab is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide rehabilitation services in a skilled nursing facility in Valhalla, New York. COTAs work with a diverse, multidisciplinary team to provide treatments and patient and family education, helping improve patients’ physical abilities and cognition and supporting their ability to function in daily life. Patients may need care related to traumatic brain injury, CVA or stroke, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, cancer, orthopedic surgery, and other debilitating diagnoses. The role follows established plans of care and uses electronic medical record software to monitor and document patient progress. The posting offers direct employment with Flagstar Rehab or an independent-contractor option. The listed hourly rates are $34–$36 for W-2 employees and $38–$40 for 1099 contractors. The posting describes flexible schedules and notes that full-time, part-time, per-diem, weekend, coverage, day, and evening schedules are available.
Requirements
- Current New York State OTA license and registration.
- Competence with electronic medical records (EMR).
- State-required medical documentation for work in a skilled nursing facility, including a physical examination, TB test, and MMRV vaccine record or titers, as well as COVID-19 vaccine documentation.
- Valid proof of identity and work authorization.
- Malpractice/liability insurance.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate daily with the OT Supervisor and follow established plans of care for all patients.
- Provide quality therapy services to skilled nursing facility patients with a range of diagnoses and care needs.
- Provide patient and family education to support patients’ physical abilities, cognition, and daily functioning.
- Monitor and document patient progress using electronic medical record software.
Benefits
- Fully paid orientation.
- Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, personal days, and birthdays.
- No-cost medical and dental coverage for the employee and family.
- Vision coverage and additional supplementary insurance options.
- Commuter benefits with pre-tax dollars.
- Weekly pay and direct deposit availability.
- Referral bonuses of up to $250 per referral.
- Employee recognition programs.
- Access to 24/7 support.
- Flexible schedules.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
