Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description:

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) -

• Full-time
• Permanent
• Direct Hire
• New COTA Program Grads Welcome
• Competitive Compensation
• Great Benefits Package
• Professional Growth & Stability
• Innovative Training Programs

Location: Buffalo, NY

Duties Include:

• Work in collaboration with the OT to establish a rehabilitation plan.
• Follow guidance of OTR/L in selecting therapy activities to fit Residents' needs and capabilities.
• Assist Residents in carrying out daily activities.
• Monitor Residents' performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement.
• Teach Residents how to use special equipment to assist with daily function.
• Supervise Residents activities to ensure they are done properly.
• Report the Residents progress to the OTR/L.
• Responsibly and accurately document treatments and outcomes in rehab software.

Requirements Include:

• Graduate of an accredited OTA Program.
• Current New York State OTA License.
• Experience in long-term care setting a plus.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited OTA Program.
• Current New York State OTA License.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

• About the area: Buffalo is located in the Western part of New York. It is popular for several different things such as Buffalo Sabres, Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Wings and the wing festival, Powder Keg Festival, General Mills cereal plant, Teds footlong hotdogs, Canal-side, St. Patty's Day celebrations, Food trucks galore, rated a very clean city, hockey and more hockey, the largest two-day food festival, and more! Niagara Falls is one of the seventh wonders of the world and you can be there in less than 30 minutes. The region is also well known for its many outstanding colleges & universities! You can be in Niagara Falls, Canada in 30 minutes, and it is 1.25 hours to Rochester and 2.50 hours to Syracuse, NY.