Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

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 Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team at a skilled nursing facility in Staten Island, NY.Benefits We Offer Our Valued Staff:$32-$43 Per Hour$5,000 sign on bonus for full-time!True Job FlexibilityDaily Pay Available!Option for toll reimbursementFull-time employees will receive:PTO (8 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days, 10 Vacation Days)Health Benefits Package OptionsDental Insurance Plan OptionVision Insurance Plan Options401k Match!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 successorMust be licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice as an occupational therapy assistant in the state of New YorkPrior experience in Occupational Therapy, preferredMember of state and national American Occupational Therapy Association, preferredProfessional attitude and appearanceProficient administrative and public relations skillsThorough knowledge of the principles, methods, materials and equipment used in occupational therapyThorough knowledge of the possible hazards to patients during treatment and necessary precautionary and remedial measuresTraining in the use of prescriptive devices (electrical stimulation, ultrasound), preferredAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and to obtain their cooperation in the treatment prescribedAbility to establish and maintain effective relationships with the medical staff and other personnelDemonstrate emotional stability in order to cope with the demands of both patients and employeesMust maintain patient and employee confidentialityKnowledge of Medicare and third party reimbursement, preferredA Current Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) license by the State is REQUIRED.Experience is preferred, however we are accepting new grads.