Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Far Rockaway Center is actively seeking Occupational Therapy Assistants for our Skilled Nursing Facility in Far Rockaway, NY.

We offer the following:

Competitive salaries 
Benefits package 
Professional Growth & Stability 
Innovative Training Programs 
And much more!

OTA Duties Include:

• Select therapy activities to fit Residents' needs and capabilities.
• Assist Residents in carrying out daily activities.
• Monitor Residents' performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement.
• Teach Residents how to use special equipment to assist with daily function.
• Work in collaboration with the OT to establish a rehabilitation plan.
• Supervise Residents’ activities to ensure they are done properly.
• Report the Resident’s progress to the OT.
• Handle administrative/clerical tasks.

OTA Requirements Include:

• Graduate of an accredited OTA Program
• Current New York State OTA License
• Experience in long-term-care settings required

Far Rockaway Center is a 100 bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Far Rockaway, New York. Our size enables a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, by maintaining each resident’s dignity and independence. Far Rockaway Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care consortium.

Centers Health Care is the only fully integrated post-acute continuum of care, offering services to the elderly throughout NY, NJ and RI through its Healthcare facilities & agencies, Dialysis & Urgent Care Centers, a Managed Care Plan and a Durable Medical Equipment Provider. Earning praiseworthy reviews as the leading provider of top quality medical care in rehabilitative treatment and healthcare, Centers Health Care is unwavering in our dedication to excellence in care, and proud of our commitment to diversity and community involvement.

http://centershealthcare.com/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V