Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA): Per-Diem

Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is looking to hire an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to work Per-Diem for our Skilled Nursing Facility in Utica, NY.

We offer the following:

• Excellent Compensation
• Great 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 Residents progress to the OT.
• Handle administrative/clerical tasks.

OTA Requirements Include:

• A graduate of an accredited OTA Program
• Current New York State OTA License
• Experience in long-term care settings preferred

About Us:

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Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, formerly known as Focus Utica for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, is a 120-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Utica, New York. Our pledge to the community, our residents, and staff is to provide post-acute care in a manner that sets the standard of excellence and strives to meet and/or exceed the expectations of our residents, staff, and all we come in contact with. Services at Oneida Center include Skilled Nursing, Respite, Hospice, and Post-acute Rehabilitation and are affiliated with an Assisted Living Program and Adult Day Care. We endeavor to embrace our residents in times of crisis and assist them to leave and/or live here with a sense of well-being, individuality, and independence. Oneida Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.