Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Are you ready to advance your career with an agency that cares? We need YOU ! Are you a dedicated healthcare worker looking to make a difference while working with an agency that provides true flexibility? Come work where your skills will be appreciated! Come work at Frontline Personnel!

We are currently looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

to join our team at a skilled nursing facility in Staten Island, NY.

Full-time employees will receive:

• $32-43/hour

• $5,000 sign on bonus!

• Health Benefits Package Options

• Dental Insurance Plan Option

• Vision Insurance Plan Options

• Generous PTO package: 10 Sick days, 10 Vacation days, 8 Paid Holidays

• 401k Match!

• Free phone and service after 4 weeks

• Option for toll reimbursement

• Reimbursement for license transfer fees

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Skills and Qualifications:

• Successful completion of the academic requirements of an educational program for the occupational therapy assistant recognized by the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. Such program shall be accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, or its successor

• Must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice as an occupational therapy assistant in the state of New York

• Member of state and national American Occupational Therapy Association, preferred

• Professional attitude and appearance

• Proficient administrative and public relations skills

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, materials and equipment used in occupational therapy

• Thorough knowledge of the possible hazards to patients during treatment and necessary precautionary and remedial measures

• Training in the use of prescriptive devices (electrical stimulation, ultrasound), preferred

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and to obtain their cooperation in the treatment prescribed

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the medical staff and other personnel

• Demonstrate emotional stability in order to cope with the demands of both patients and employees

• Must maintain patient and employee confidentiality

• Knowledge of Medicare and third-party reimbursement, preferred

• Experience is preferred;
  however, we are accepting new grads