Description

CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (COTA)

SHIFT: Full-Time

STARTING RATE: $23.00 hr. ($23.00 - $25.00 hr. dependent upon experience.)

Location: Harris Hill Nursing Facility, Williamsville NY

BENEFITS:

• Weekly Paychecks

• Same-Day Pay Options

• Health, Dental, Life Insurance

• Shift Differentials

• Referral Bonus up to $500/referral

• No-Frills Pay Options

• Retirement/401k

• Clinically Complex Positions

• Flexible Schedules

JOB DESCRIPTION:

A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) works under the direction of an Occupational Therapist to conduct treatment procedures which aim to improve a patient’s day-to-day functioning despite impairment or limited mobility. This position is also responsible for preparing equipment for treatment and occasional clerical duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct treatment procedures

• Prepare equipment for treatment

• Clerical duties as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

• New York State Occupational Therapist licensure

• Current CPR certification

• Physical strength to lift between 50-100lbs

• Able to collaborate with a wide range of health care disciplines, as well as offer insight to patient and family members

• Possess thorough knowledge of the educational and therapeutic values of occupational therapy, as well as the procedures and principles of administration, organization and management

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

ABOUT US:The McGuire Group is a portfolio of six health care facilities in New York state, including: Autumn View Health Care Facility in Hamburg; Brookhaven Health Care Facility in East Patchogue; Garden Gate Health Care Facility in Cheektowaga; Harris Hill Nursing Facility in Williamsville; Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda and Seneca Health Care Center in West Seneca. We’re proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, Taconic Health Care and VestraCare.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• OT

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)