Description:
As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) working at Ellenville Regional Hospital, your primary duties would be to assist the Occupational Therapist (OT) in providing therapy services to our community, who require skilled OT services. This will involve implementing treatment plans developed by the OT, which may include exercises, activities of daily living (ADLs), and other therapies that promote the patients' physical and mental well-being. Additionally, you will be responsible for monitoring and recording the progress of patients, maintaining equipment, and communicating with other healthcare professionals involved in the patients' care to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Requirements:
- Graduation from an approved Certified Occupational Therapy Program
- Passing examination for COTA from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT).
- Licensed to practice as a COTA in NYS
- Minimum 2 years of Outpatient Occupational Therapy experience preferred
- Inpatient experience preferred
- BLS certification required