What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant position at Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
**$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
