Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
  • Ithaca, NY
    Today

    Job Description

    Job Description

    Job Description

    **$2000 Sign on Bonus Available** We are looking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to work under the direction and supervision of Occupational Therapists as well as the Director of Therapy.

    Typical work duties:  Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants typically do the following:

    • Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under the supervision of an OTR and according to state guidelines
    • Document patient’s progress on weekly progress note in an accurate and timely fashion
    • Attend facility and rehab meetings when indicated by supervisor
    • Complete billing logs and bill patients ethically and accurately for occupational therapy services rendered
    • Cover other therapists’ patient caseload during absence as necessary
    • Maintain professional relationship with co-workers, facility staff, patients and patient families
    • Provide inservice education regarding patient care or occupational therapy services to rehab staff, facility staff, hospitals and/or community as needed
    • Comply with patient confidentiality and Federal Resident Rights
    • Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours, and project a professional image at all times
    • Adhere to productivity requirements, complete productivity reports and submit in a timely manner
    • Maintain a positive work atmosphere by demonstrating and communicating in a professional manner so as to foster positive relations with customers, clients, co-workers and managers
    • Perform all other duties assigned by the department supervisor, lead therapist or regional manager

    Requirements:

    • A minimum of an Associates degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
    • Successful passage of the National Board of Certified Occupational Therapists (NBCOT) COTA examination
    • Has current OTA license (or is license-eligible) in state of practice

     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationIthaca, NY

    Skills

    • Billingunmatched
    • Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)unmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Hospitalunmatched
    • Medical Billingunmatched
    • Occupational Therapyunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Patient Confidentialityunmatched
    • Patient Educationunmatched
    • Project Scheduleunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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