Occupational Therapist Assistant Jobs in New York

Job Title: COTA Company: Absolut Facilities Management Location: Eden, NY Description: ABSOLUT CARE OF EDEN is a 40-bed long-term care facility, with sub-acute rehabilitation.  We are seeking a New York State OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT who is energetic, innovative, and a caring individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with lots of variety. JOB PURPOSE:Facilitates development and rehabilitation of patients with mental, emotional, and physical disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed occupational therapy.  The therapist will provide therapy to all residents in need.  This includes the direct resident care services of evaluating & developing a treatment plan for long-term residents, and sub-acute residents. Certifed Occupational Therapist (COTA) will:* Meets the patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.* Helps patient develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities by implementing programs involving manual arts and crafts, practice in functional, prevocational, vocational, and homemaking skills, activities of daily living, and sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities; directing aides, technicians, and assistants.* Promotes maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to individual's physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest.* Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other members of the interdisicplinary team; contributing to patient care conferences.* Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.* Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirement. * Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Job Requirements Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) -- Associates DegreeMust have current New York State License/CertificationNew Grads welcome to apply

Job Title: Occupational Therapist Assistant Feb 15th---Feb 19th, hours 8-330 or 830-400 Mitchell Martin Company: New York's Job Exchange Location: New York, NY Description: Occupational Therapist Assistant Feb 15th---Feb 19th, hours 8-330 or 830-400 Register to View Mitchell Martin Job Description Reference # : 10-01215 Title : Occupational Therapist Assistant Feb 15th---Feb 19th, hours 8-330 or 830-400 Location : GLEN COVE, NYExperience Level : Start Date / End Date : Mon, Feb 15, 2010 / Fri, Feb 19, 2010 DescriptionA Major Nursing Home located in Nassau County (near Glen Cove) seeks an Occupational Therapist Assistant next week from Feb 15th---Feb 19th, 8-4 or 830-430 A benefit package may or may not be available. Request specific information from the employer. Job Summary Job Start/End Date: not provided Job Type: Regular Job Classification: Full Time Hours/Week: not provided Salary Range: not provided N/A Education: not provided Required Degree/ Formal Training: not provided Required Licenses/ Certificates : not provided Experience: Entry Level (0 - 2 years) Company Homepage: not provided More Information

Job Title: Occupational Therapy Assistant HealthPro Rehabilitation Management Services Company: New York's Job Exchange Location: Oswego, NY Description: Occupational Therapy Assistant Register to View HealthPro Rehabilitation Management Services Job Description Occupational Therapy AssistantDescription:HealthPRO is an innovative rehabilitation management company founded by two therapists. Our unique in-house rehab management model and our focus on quality care and clinical outcomes, along with our strong management support and reasonable productivity standards, provide our employees with a stable environment and opportunities for career advancement. We are looking for a team-oriented COTA for an in-house therapy program at a subacute facility with an active ADL program and consistent PT support and supervision. The patient population consists of medically complex, orthopedic, neurological, pulmonary and cardiac diagnosis. Primary responsibilities include individual and group treatment, and verbal and written communication of patient progress and needs. You must have a valid state license to practice therapy and strong communication and clinical skills. SNF or Rehab hospital experience preferred but new graduates considered. A benefit package may or may not be available. Request specific information from the employer. Job Summary Company Job ID: JQTMEEA7058 Job Title: Occupational Therapy Assistant Company: HealthPro Rehabilitation Management Services Location: US - NY, Oswego, 13126 AJE Reference Number: 529119663 Job Start/End Date: not provided Job Type: Regular Job Classification: Full Time Hours/Week: not provided Salary Range: not provided N/A Education: None Selected Required Degree/ Formal Training: not provided Required Licenses/ Certificates : not provided Experience: not provided Company Homepage: not provided More Information

Job Title: Permanent Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Job - Skilled Nursing Facility Company: Reflectx Services Location: Bronx, NY Description: Company: Reflectx Services Job Title: Permanent Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Job - Skilled Nursing Facility Jobid: reflectx-167948 Job Location: Bronx, NY, 10460, USA Description: Permanent Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Job - Skilled Nursing Facility search for more jobs Note:Results for the city in which a position is posted will be displayed as the closest metro area, as defined by the U.S. Government's statistical data on metro/micro areas (known as a CBSA) and their component counties. Although positions with Reflectx may exist in many small communities, they will be displayed on this site as the next largest city/county area in the job search results. Please contact Reflectx Staffing if you have questions about a specific position of interest.Details Start Date 1/15/2010 Discipline Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Specialty Skilled Nursing Facility Location Bronx,New York Job ID 167948 Job Type Regular Full Time Employment Description Benefits About Reflectx Staffing: Reflectx Services was founded in 2001 by rehabilitation therapy staffing veterans to help hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and other health care providers secure adequate staffing on an interim and professional placement basis. Our intention was to create a"Positively Different"healthcare staffing company - one that "walked the talk" and lived by the Golden Rule: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."Click here to read our Values- our list of core principles that define everything we do. Description: Reflectx Services is looking for an individual who is licensed under the laws of the state as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA. Implement occupational therapy services for patients under the supervision of an occupational therapist, with services including treatment, standardized assessment data and documentation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Demonstrate and articulate sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation and monitoring of patient progress. * Recognize when standard patient protocols or treatment plans need modification to meet individual patient needs & reports to therapist. * Understand the role of therapy in the context of the patient's age, total needs perspective and environment. * Perform age appropriate advanced competency skills in area of practice and with respect to individual patient's problems. * Assess the learning needs and capabilities of patients and caregivers with regard to age, level of understanding & emotional status. * Consistently report to therapist patient progress/status to allow for update of goals and modification of treatment program. * Utilize appropriate methods and materials for effective learning, monitoring response to education, and adapting program appropriately.Minimum Requirements: * Associate's degree in occupational therapy preferred and/or state requirements. * Current BLS card.Benefits for our Permanent Placements Include: * We save you time by screening hundreds of jobs for the location and setting you want. * If we don't have the job in our inventory, we will directly market you to healthcare clients in your location and setting of interest. * Your profile will be confidentially presented to more than 5,000 potential employers each week. * You will work directly with one of our Direct Placement Managers who will get to know you and will assist you to find exactly what you are looking for in your next position. * Many of our clients offer relocation assistance. * Potential commitment bonus after 120 days!EOE/AAE To learn more about this position, call Register to View , Register to View , or fax your resume to Register to View .

Job Title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Company: Easter Seaks Location: Monticello, NY Description:   Easter Seals provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities.   We are currently seeking  a NYS licensed COTA needed to work with pre-school children ages 3-5. Population in need of services ranges from children with mild delays to children within the Autistic Spectrum. Immediate opening available in creative and dynamic environment. New grads welcome. Full time position following school year calendar. Competitive salary.

Job Title: Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Job - Hospital or Skilled Nursing Facility Company: Reflectx Services Location: Auburn, NY Description: Company: Reflectx Services Job Title: Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Job - Hospital or Skilled Nursing Facility Jobid: reflectx-170920 Job Location: Auburn, NY, 13022, USA Description: Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Job - Hospital or Skilled Nursing Facility search for more jobs Note:Results for the city in which a position is posted will be displayed as the closest metro area, as defined by the U.S. Government's statistical data on metro/micro areas (known as a CBSA) and their component counties. Although positions with Reflectx may exist in many small communities, they will be displayed on this site as the next largest city/county area in the job search results. Please contact Reflectx Staffing if you have questions about a specific position of interest.Details Start Date 2/3/2010 Discipline Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Specialty Hospital or Skilled Nursing Facility Location Auburn,New York Job ID 170920 Job Type A Travel Assignment Description Benefits About Reflectx Staffing: Reflectx Services was founded in 2001 by rehabilitation therapy staffing veterans to help hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and other health care providers secure adequate staffing on an interim and professional placement basis. Our intention was to create a"Positively Different"healthcare staffing company - one that "walked the talk" and lived by the Golden Rule: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."Click here to read our Values- our list of core principles that define everything we do. Description: Reflectx Services is looking for an individual who is licensed under the laws of the state as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA. Implement occupational therapy services for patients under the supervision of an occupational therapist, with services including treatment, standardized assessment data and documentation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Demonstrate and articulate sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation and monitoring of patient progress. * Recognize when standard patient protocols or treatment plans need modification to meet individual patient needs & reports to therapist. * Understand the role of therapy in the context of the patient's age, total needs perspective and environment. * Perform age appropriate advanced competency skills in area of practice and with respect to individual patient's problems. * Assess the learning needs and capabilities of patients and caregivers with regard to age, level of understanding & emotional status. * Consistently report to therapist patient progress/status to allow for update of goals and modification of treatment program. * Utilize appropriate methods and materials for effective learning, monitoring response to education, and adapting program appropriately.Minimum Requirements: * Associate's degree in occupational therapy preferred and/or state requirements. * Current BLS card.Benefits for our Travel / Contract Assignments Include: * Furnished, private housing * Complete house wares packages provided with all assignments * Utilities including cable and telephone available * Mileage reimbursement for travel to assignment locations * State licensure reimbursement for applicable assignments * Medical insurance effective on day 1 of employment (including Rx, dental and vision) * Life, personal accident, and long and short term disability insurances * Dependent care spending account * Continuing education allowance of $500 annually * 401(k) plan * Direct deposit * Refer-a-friend bonus * Online discount program with thousands of retailers (called Gevity Perks) * Assignments for as little as 8 weeks * New graduates are welcome to apply * "Butterfly Bucks"reward you for staying with Reflectx for additional assignments * Call Reflectx now to speak to a National Recruitment Manager about building a package that suits you!EOE/AAE To learn more about this position, call Register to View , Register to View , or fax your resume to Register to View .

Job Title: Occupational Therapy Assistant/OTA Company: PORT Location: New York, NY Description: PORT, a leading provider of rehabilitation management services, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant. Staff level position requires licensed or state eligible Occupational Therapy?Assistant, under the direction?of an Occupational Therapist, to provide the?highest quality of rehabilitation services?through?therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment. Assistant shall also contribute to program development, quality improvement, problem solving and productivity enhancement.df-lj

Job Title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Full Time Brooklyn YAI/NIPD Network Company: New York's Job Exchange Location: New York, NY Description: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Full Time Brooklyn Register to View YAI/NIPD Network Job Description Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Full Time BrooklynRefer A Friend Add To Job Cart Apply OnlineJob Code: 1745608Location: Brooklyn, NYRecognized as the #1 Best Company to Work for In New York, YAI Network is an award-winning, nationally acclaimed network of not-for-profit health and human services agencies dedicated to building brighter futures for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities of all ages and their families. We serve individuals, families, and communities in the NYC metropolitan area, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, Orange, and Sullivan Counties within New York State. The most recent additions to our network include services to New Jersey and Puerto Rico. Our full range of services include early intervention, pre-school, family supports, day treatment and day habilitation programs, employment training and placement, clinical and residential services, as well as recreation and camping services.Recent Awards:Proud recipients of the following awards:- New York State Society for Human Resource Management (NYS SHRM)#1 Best Company to Work For in New York Award- American Psychological Association?s National Psychologically Healthy Workplace AwardWe seek an experienced Full Time COTAto work in residential group homes in various locations inBrooklyn.Under the supervision of the OT you will deliver therapy services to adults or school-aged children with developmental disabilities. Consistet caseload with patients living on-site.Monday - Friday, 11am-7pmThe potential neighborhoods in which you will provide treatment include:*Kensington*Flatlands* Midwood*SeagateRequirements:* Current NY State OTA certification required* Minimum 2 years COTA experience required* Experience with adults and school-aged children preferred* Experience with developmental and intellectual disabilities a plusRefer A Friend Add To Job Cart Apply Online A benefit package may or may not be available. Request specific information from the employer. Job Summary Job Start/End Date: not provided Job Type: Regular Job Classification: Full Time Hours/Week: not provided Salary Range: not provided N/A Education: not provided Required Degree/ Formal Training: not provided Required Licenses/ Certificates : not provided Experience: Entry Level (0 - 2 years) Company Homepage: not provided More Information

Job Title: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Company: Location: Syracuse, NY Description: Submit your resume through our Careerbuilder posting We have a full time 4 month contract position in Syracuse to commence in April 2010 for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) licensed in New York State. Pay is $21 - $28 per hour depending on experience. A.A.S. in Occupational Therapy Assistant and NYS license/registration, and two years clinical experience (preferably in acute care) required. Duties include: - Assist OTR in the treatment of patients, assist in treatment planning; monitor responses to treatment and modify treatment with collaboration of OTR - Attend designated clinics, rounds and conferences and render patient information - Complete appropriate documentation - Other responsibilities include: providing inservice education and community education within the scope of knowledge base, clinically supervises COTA students, COTA level I, and volunteers. Requirements A.A.S. in Occupational Therapy Assistant Active & clear NYS COTA license/registration Two years clinical experience (preferably in acute care) Submit your resume through our Careerbuilder posting

Job Title: Occupational Therapy Assistant (Weekends) Company: HealthPro Rehabilitation Management Services Location: Highland, NY Description: Occupational Therapy Assistant (Weekends)Description:HealthPRO is an innovative rehabilitation management company founded by two therapists. Our unique in-house rehab management model and our focus on quality care and clinical outcomes, along with our strong management support and reasonable productivity standards, provide our employees with a stable environment and opportunities for career advancement. We are looking for a team-oriented Occupational Therapist for an active subacute facility. Primary responsibilities include individual and group treatment, and verbal and written communication of patient progress and needs. The patient population consists of orthopedic, neurological, pulmonary and cardiac diagnosis. You must have a valid state license to practice therapy and strong communication and clinical skills. SNF or Rehab hospital experience preferred but new graduates considered. For more information about HealthPRO, visit our website: www.healthpro-rehab.com.