COTA - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Salary

$27 - $34.24 / hourly

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Waverly/Elmira/Ithaca, NY

Elderwood at Waverly
- Waverly, NY

Full Time
- State certification required

Now Hiring:
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Elderwood at Waverly is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our skilled nursing and rehabilitation team in Waverly, NY. This is a great opportunity for a COTA looking to grow in a supportive, team-driven environment focused on high-quality patient care.

Why Therapists Choose Elderwood

Flexible Scheduling

• Full-Time opportunity
• Consistent daytime schedule
• Work-life balance supported

Collaborative Therapy Team

• Work alongside Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
• Strong interdisciplinary approach with Nursing and Social Services
• Supportive Director of Rehabilitation

Diverse Clinical Caseload;
Treat residents recovering from:

• Stroke
• Orthopedic surgery
• Joint replacements
• Neurological conditions
• General medical decline
• Long-term care needs

Every day offers variety and meaningful clinical experiences.

Why Work at Elderwood at Waverly?

• Full-time benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO + holiday package
• Ongoing training, mentorship, and career advancement
• Stable hours in a skilled nursing facility / rehab setting
• Opportunity to grow your clinical skills in a dynamic setting
• Leadership that is invested in your success and development

Elderwood at Waverly is located at 37 N Chemung St, Waverly, NY 14892

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant:

• Assists the Director Occupational Therapy in planning, developing and carrying out treatment programs and procedures for individuals.
• Helps create group therapy programs which are mentally and physically stimulating to individuals; prepares and presents individual and group projects appropriate for the confused, blind, deaf and physically handicapped person.
• Writes observations of individual's behavior and progress in Progress Notes.
• Maintains attendance records and other departmental reports; enters treatment record in Medical Record Chart.
• Assists Director Occupational Therapy in the training and supervision of Occupational Therapy Aides and students assigned to the facility for clinical experience.
• Attends Care Planning and Family Care Plan review meetings.
• Assists with departmental in-service programs upon request.
• Completes MDS+ assessment form as required.
• Inventories supplies; assists with keeping area in good order and daily sanitation of equipment.
• Attends in-service training programs, and departmental meetings as required.
• Generate and develop ideas, which improve the quality of care for individuals or increase job productivity and satisfaction.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director Occupational Therapy.
• Performs all job duties according to safety rules and practices required for this job position, and as required to ensure the general safety of staff, residents and visitors of this facility.
• Performs assigned duties according to the service excellence standards and goals established for this job position, and for all staff members of this facility.

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant:

• State Department of Education Certification and license to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) required.
• Ability to relate well to individuals and enjoy working within the community.
• Tact and diplomacy; ability to develop good relationships with individuals, staff and students required.
• Ability to inspire and motivate others and create a warm and accepting climate.
• Qualities of maturity, diplomacy, ability to work well with others required.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing required.
• Ability to supervise…