Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is a comprehensive multidisciplinary company who offers Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy, Massage and Acupuncture services. We take great pride in inspiring our team to create an everlasting bond with our patients, our doctors, and our community. But it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. We are driven by our mission to continually invest in our people and offer the best workplace environment possible.

Metro PT is looking for an experienced and reliable Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to work closely with, and under the direction of an Occupational Therapist. We're looking for someone to treat per diem, picking up cases in our partnered Assisted Living Facilities in Nassau County. You will assist with occupational therapy treatments and procedures and may, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, and document the progress of treatments.

Job Type: Per Diem

Pay rate: $45-$50/hr

Location: In and around Syosset

Setting: ALF 

Schedule: Super flexible!

What You'll be Doing:

• Evaluates patient's need for occupational therapy and develops appropriate treatment plan.
• Provide appropriate care and treatment to patients based on physician care plan, agency policy and professional standards of care.
• Instructs family members, Home Health Aides, and other caregivers in appropriate occupational therapy techniques.
• Ability to travel to and from the homes of your patients throughout your given territory.
• Strong communication skills between patients, support staff, and management, including timely responses via text, email, phone, etc.

What We Offer!

• Competitive salary
• Longstanding Success
• Opportunities for growth
• Professional, supportive and fun work environment fostered by a team of well-respected and well-liked clinicians who take pride in the challenges of meaningful work
• Focus on Patient Care - Quick EMR (No Oasis required)
• Great work/life balance
• We offer Flexibility and Autonomy - see patients any 7 days of the week
• Preference given to see patients in your primary geographic area

• COTA, fully licensed to practice in the State of New York
• MUST have a minimum of 2 yrs of experience 
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program