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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Frontline Personnel, New York, New York, us, 10261

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MUST hold a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant license in New York state in order to be QUALIFIED for this position.

A Current Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) license by the State is REQUIRED. Experience is preferred, however we are accepting new grads.

We are looking for a FULL-TIME Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to work at a skilled nursing facility in Staten Island, NY.

Benefits We Offer Our Valued Staff:

UP TO $43 Per Hour (Based on Experience)

True Job Flexibility

PTO: 10 Sick days, 10 Vacation days, 8 PAID HOLIDAYS!

Health Benefits Package Options

Dental Insurance Plan Option

Vision Insurance Plan Options

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Qualifications:

Successful completion of the academic requirements of an educational program for the occupational therapy assistant recognized by the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. Such program shall be accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, or its successor

Must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice as an occupational therapy assistant in the state of Florida

Prior experience in Occupational Therapy, preferred

Member of state and national American Occupational Therapy Association, preferred

Professional attitude and appearance

Proficient administrative and public relations skills

Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, materials and equipment used in occupational therapy

Thorough knowledge of the possible hazards to patients during treatment and necessary precautionary and remedial measures

Training in the use of prescriptive devices (electrical stimulation, ultrasound), preferred

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and to obtain their cooperation in the treatment prescribed

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the medical staff and other personnel

Demonstrate emotional stability in order to cope with the demands of both patients and employees

Must maintain patient and employee confidentiality

Knowledge of Medicare and third party reimbursement, preferred

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