Occupational Therapy Assistant, Certified; COTA

Overview

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides occupational therapy services to patients and residents, including treatment plan implementation, patient/family education, discharge planning, and related documentation and communication.

• Assesses and reports patient reactions to supervising Occupational Therapist and assists with patient evaluation, including instructing patients in activities of daily living.
• Collaborates with other team members to develop and provide discharge plans and instructions to patients and those responsible for providing continued care.
• Supplies or fabricates necessary assistive, orthotic, or positioning devices as indicated.
• Requests supplies and equipment and provides proper durable medical equipment (DME) needed by the patient.
• Applies thorough knowledge of medical equipment use to render safe and effective care.
• Observes and evaluates patient progress.
• Coordinates occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities according to patient needs, capabilities, interests, and treatment goals and objectives.
• In collaboration with other team members, assists with the design of treatment plans and recommends programs suited to individual potential and rehabilitative needs.
• Documents interventions completely, accurately, and timely, using all principles of medical record documentation to include signature, time, and date of entry.
• Performs other related duties.

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited occupational therapist assistant program.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting (preferred).
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and/or co‑workers.
• Knowledge of all codes and demonstrated understanding.
• New York State Licensure as Occupational Therapist Assistant and current NYS registration.

• Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, and walking throughout the working day.
• Position requires stooping, bending, lifting, and carrying items weighing up to 25 pounds for routine performance of essential functions.
• Able to lift up to 100 pounds, if necessary, to assist in lifting and moving patients.
• May be exposed to adverse indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, blood‑borne pathogens, physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks), and chemical hazards.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OBH is an equal‑opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.