Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant- COTA

Job Description

Job Description

Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury is a one-of-a-kind rehabilitation and community re-entry facility in Lake Katrine, NY (near Kingston, NY), specializing in:

• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• Ventilator Care and Ventilator Weaning
• Neurobehavioral Disorders
• Complex Medical Recovery

We are currently looking for COTAs-Per Diem (weekday availability)

Responsibilities:

• Assist in interviewing residents to evaluate daily living skills and capacities and determine extent of abilities and limitations .
• Assist in determining appropriate treatment, selecting activities and exercises based on medical and social history of residents.
• Participate in the development and implementation of resident assessments (MDS) and care plans, including quarterly and annual reviews.
• Assist in scheduling therapy services.
• Assist occupational therapist in therapy activities.
• Brief residents on procedures involved in occupational therapy and prepare necessary equipment.
• Assist in transporting resident to and from occupational therapy room/area.
• Perform occupational therapy in the resident’s room if necessary.
• Reassure resident before and during therapy session.
• Prepare resident for treatment by dress/position and administer occupational therapy in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Instruct and supervise resident during therapy.
• Assist in designing and adapting equipment and living environment.
• Teach basic living skills to resident as necessary.
• Promote participation in individual and group recreational activities.
• Assist residents in ambulatory training as necessary.
• Recommend modifications and changes in the resident’s therapy treatment as indicated.
• Ensure that all therapists’ notes are informative and descriptive of the care provided and of the resident’s response to the care.

Requirements:

• Must possess an Associates Degree from an accredited program conferring the title of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. 
• Certification in Occupational Therapy by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.
• Must hold a valid state license.

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