Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

The Fedcap Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Bronx, NY. You'll be responsible for administering patient care under supervision, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. This full-time position offers an entry-level career in a meaningful health-focused role.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Occupational Therapy from an approved school.
• Registered or eligible for registry by the AOTA.
• Current state license and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administers Occupational Therapy patient care programs directed by OTR.
• Documents patient progress and maintains accurate records.
• Communicates regularly with other health professionals to provide patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation

Team Collaboration

Education

Associates degree in Occupational Therapy

Registered or eligible for registry by the AOTA

Current license by the State Board of Registration in Medicine

CPR certified or eligibility for certification

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

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Job Description

We are hiring in Bronx NY! Join us for an exciting opportunity at TOTS as a full time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Job Description

We are hiring in Bronx NY! Join us for an exciting opportunity at TOTS as a full time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Salary Range: $45,000-58,000

Essential Job Functions

• Administers Occupational Therapy patient care programs as planned with and directed by OTR. Receives direct OTR supervision for 10% of treatment time.
• Assists the OTR when performing tests, evaluations and/or complex treatment procedures, whenever necessary.
• Follows established departmental procedures and observes safety precautions during treatment implementation
• Confers on a daily basis or as deemed necessary with the supervising OTR in order to progress the patient's program effectively.
• Promotes total rehabilitation services and acts as a team member to treatment plan.
• Documents the patient’s progress in the patient’s medical record and maintain the charts in accordance with departmental protocol.
• Provides a written and/or illustrated home exercise program when appropriate.
• Attends and participates in departmental staff and team meetings, in-service programs and continuing education.
• Maintains accurate records of patient treatment and equipment charges and submit required statistical and billing information.
• Write formal progress and/or discharge summary notes (co-signed by OTR) to physician on a timely basis.
• Communicates regularly with physicians and other Allied Health professionals in an effort to provide maximal patient care.
• Participate in departmental program development and take responsibility for special clinics and programs as assigned.
• Assist in the maintenance and organization of the work area and equipment noting safety and serviceable defects.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Associates degree in Occupational Therapy from a school approved by the AOTA and AMA
• Registered or eligible for registry by the AOTA
• Current license by the State Board of Registration in Medicine
• CPR certified or eligibility for certification
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

About Us

Mission: Easterseals New York’s mission is to spread help, hope and answers.

Easterseals New York operates programs that enable those with special needs to achieve equality, dignity, and independence in their own communities. It 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 change the way the world defines and views disability by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day. Easterseals has been an American Institution since 1919.

Easterseals New York joined The Fedcap Group in 2015.

Website: www.Easterseals.com/newyork

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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