COTA - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Salary
$27 - $34.24 / hourly
Overview
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Waverly/Elmira/Ithaca, NY
Elderwood at Waverly - Waverly, NY
Full Time - State certification required
Now Hiring: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Elderwood at Waverly is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our skilled nursing and rehabilitation team in Waverly, NY. This is a great opportunity for a COTA looking to grow in a supportive, team-driven environment focused on high-quality patient care.
Why Therapists Choose Elderwood
Flexible Scheduling
Full-Time opportunity
Consistent daytime schedule
Work-life balance supported
Collaborative Therapy Team
Work alongside Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Strong interdisciplinary approach with Nursing and Social Services
Supportive Director of Rehabilitation
Diverse Clinical Caseload; Treat residents recovering from:
Stroke
Orthopedic surgery
Joint replacements
Neurological conditions
General medical decline
Long-term care needs
Every day offers variety and meaningful clinical experiences.
Why Work at Elderwood at Waverly?
Full-time benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
401(k) with employer match
Generous PTO + holiday package
Ongoing training, mentorship, and career advancement
Stable hours in a skilled nursing facility / rehab setting
Opportunity to grow your clinical skills in a dynamic setting
Leadership that is invested in your success and development
If you are looking for a therapy environment where relationships, teamwork, and quality care truly matter - apply today.
Elderwood at Waverly is located at 37 N Chemung St, Waverly, NY 14892
Responsibilities
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant:
Assists the Director Occupational Therapy in planning, developing and carrying out treatment programs and procedures for individuals.
Helps create group therapy programs which are mentally and physically stimulating to individuals; prepares and presents individual and group projects appropriate for the confused, blind, deaf and physically handicapped person.
Writes observations of individual's behavior and progress in Progress Notes.
Maintains attendance records and other departmental reports; enters treatment record in Medical Record Chart.
Assists Director Occupational Therapy in the training and supervision of Occupational Therapy Aides and students assigned to the facility for clinical experience.
Attends Care Planning and Family Care Plan review meetings.
Assists with departmental in-service programs upon request.
Completes MDS+ assessment form as required.
Inventories supplies; assists with keeping area in good order and daily sanitation of equipment.
Attends in-service training programs, and departmental meetings as required.
Generate and develop ideas, which improve the quality of care for individuals or increase job productivity and satisfaction.
Performs other duties as assigned by Director Occupational Therapy.
Performs all job duties according to safety rules and practices required for this job position, and as required to ensure the general safety of staff, residents and visitors of this facility.
Performs assigned duties according to the service excellence standards and goals established for this job position, and for all staff members of this facility.
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Qualifications
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant:
State Department of Education Certification and license to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) required.
Ability to relate well to individuals and enjoy working within the community.
Tact and diplomacy; ability to develop good relationships with individuals, staff and students required.
Ability to inspire and motivate others and create a warm and accepting climate.
Qualities of maturity, diplomacy, ability to work well with others required.
Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing required.
Ability to supervise departmental staff effectively and ensure that high standards of care are maintained.
Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required.
Demonstrated willingness to uphold the vision and mission of the company by following the core values of Integrity, Teamwork, and Passion for Excellence and Reverence for the Individual.
This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.
EOE Statement
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.