COTA

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (COTA)

Shift- Per Diem

$30.00- $35.00/hr

BENEFIT POSITION HIGHLIGHTS FOR OUR COTAS INCLUDE:

• REFERRAL BONUSES: $2,000
• Career Ladders Program: grow your career with us through career advancement
• Competitive wages and excellent vacation, holiday and sick leave packages
• Health, dental, vision and no-cost life insurance
• Direct deposit and weekly paychecks

The Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant is responsible for providing occupational therapy interventions to patients/clients in a Skilled Nursing setting as ordered by the referring physician under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. We are always looking for positive, dependable, caring individuals to join our team to meet the growing demand in our community for quality care.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS/ COTAS DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Work closely with the supervising occupational therapist by communicating progress or lack thereof in order to assist the physical therapist in updating/downgrading goals and changing plan of care as needed

• The COTA & OT shall provide sessions consistent with identified goals with focus on, but not limited to, the following areas:
  • ROM/joint mobility
  • Pain
  • Muscle Strength
  • Posture/Balance
  • Body Mechanics
  • Activities of Daily Living
  • Coordination
  • Fine motor tasks
  • Implementation of a home exercise program
• Documentation will be completed accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with state laws.

• Obtain necessary certification for implementation of vital stimulation to patients that would benefit from services
• Responsible for the completion of all necessary documentation which includes but is not limited to the following items: ( All documentation will be co-signed by the OTR)

Brothers of Mercy is WNYs largest 5-star Skilled Nursing Facility and one of the top-performing nursing homes in the entire state. Our picturesque Wellness Campus located east of Buffalo consistently ranks on WNYs Best Places to Work list.

Brothers of Mercy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Brothers of Mercy prohibits discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veterans status, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other legally protected status.

• Must be currently registered/ licensed in New York State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment