Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Full Time

WESTCHESTER-ELLENVILLE HOSPITAL INC.•Ellenville, NY

25d•$30 - $38

About The Position

As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at Ellenville Regional Hospital, you will assist the Occupational Therapist (OT) in providing skilled therapy services to community members. You will implement treatment plans developed by the OT, including exercises, activities of daily living, and other therapies intended to support patients’ physical and mental well-being. You will monitor and record patient progress, maintain equipment, and communicate with healthcare professionals involved in patients’ care. The role includes supporting patients with self-care activities, teaching adaptive-equipment use, documenting care and billing in the electronic health record, and collaborating with the OT on care plans and resources for Swing Bed patients. You will also plan and facilitate engaging daily activities that contribute to a comfortable, healing environment. The position is full-time, 36 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with a required Sunday rotation. The base salary is $29.76–$38.03, based on experience.

Requirements

At least 2 years of outpatient Occupational Therapy experience.
Inpatient experience.
Graduation from an approved Certified Occupational Therapy Program.
Passing examination for COTA from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT).
New York State license as a COTA.
Maintain BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with self-care activities of daily living, including grooming, oral hygiene, bathing or showering, toilet hygiene, dressing, and eating.
Educate patients on using adaptive equipment to support daily function.
Report patient progress to the Occupational Therapist.
Break activities into achievable components, such as sequencing the steps of a complex task.
Independently follow treatment plans designed by the Occupational Therapist.
Collaborate with the Occupational Therapist to establish a care plan.
Provide guidance to family members, caregivers, Nursing Assistants, and RN staff.
Document daily notes and billing in the electronic health record system.
Assist in developing a meaningful monthly activity calendar for Swing Bed unit patients.
Develop resources with the Occupational Therapist for Swing Bed patients.
Supervise, plan, and carry out daily activities that engage patients and support a comfortable, relaxing healing environment.
Monitor and record patient progress, maintain equipment, and communicate with healthcare professionals involved in patient care.