Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) per diem

Iroquois Skilled Nursing Community • Jamesville, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) per diem works under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist to perform patient-related activities. This role involves documenting observations of patient behavior and progress, maintaining statistical records, and meeting regularly with the supervising therapist for professional development. The COTA is expected to provide quality, personalized, and evidence-based care, adhering to all safety rules and practices.

Requirements

• Works under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient related activities as are assigned by the supervising occupational therapist.
• Documents observations of patient’s behavior and progress in the daily notes, progress notes, recertifications, and discharge notes.
• Completes and maintains timely documentation.
• Maintains statistical records and other departmental reports as requested by occupational therapist.
• Meets with the supervising occupational therapist regularly to review the implementation of treatment plans and to foster professional development.
• Provides quality, personalized and evidence-based care, and proven interventions.
• Performs all position duties according to safety rules and practices required for this position, and as required to ensure the general safety of staff, residents and visitors of this facility.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor, management staff or Administrator.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed