CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Town of North Salem (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide direct support in the OT program. The role involves implementing therapy programs, maintaining student records, and collaborating with the Clinical Team. Candidates must have a valid New York State Certificate and ideally one year of experience. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an approved program for Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• At least one year of successful direct experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct assistance to the OTR in the OT program.
• Implement the school’s OT programs under OTR supervision.
• Maintain appropriate student records and therapeutic materials.

Skills

Accountability

Accuracy

Active Listening

Adaptability

Analytical Skills

Autonomy

Coaching and Development

Communication, Oral

Ethical Conduct

Honesty/Integrity

Motivation

Responsibility

Team Building

Training

Education

New York State Certificate as a Certified Therapy Assistant

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: North Salem Campus - North Salem, NY

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $50,000 - $80,000 per year

Description

Position Summary

The qualified applicant must have completed an approved program specifically designed to train Occupational Therapy Assistants and hold a valid New York State Certificate as a Certified Therapy Assistant.

Experience

At least one (1) year of successful direct experience is preferred.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Objectives

To provide direct assistance to the OTR in all areas of the Occupational Therapy (OT) program. The COTA will respond to classroom teachers when assigned to carry out programs designed by the OTR for the classrooms.

Specifications

• Implement the school’s Occupational Therapy programs as prescribed by, and with the supervision of, the OTR.
• Participate as a member of the Clinical Team to assist in the coordination of interdisciplinary efforts in establishing goals as assigned by the OTR.
• Recommend treatment priorities, scheduling, and procedures to the OTR.
• Provide therapy services on an individual and/or small group basis under the supervision of the OTR.
• Maintain appropriate student records, including IEP documentation, progress notes, reassessment data, and reports to the OTR.
• Maintain and utilize appropriate therapeutic materials necessary to conduct the OT program.

Additional duties may be assigned by the OTR based on the level of training, including participation in parent conferences when appropriate. The OTR will meet with the COTA at least weekly to review performance and discuss the OT programs.

Qualifications

Position Qualifications

• Accountability: Accept responsibility and be accountable for actions.
• Accuracy: Perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Active Listening: Attend to, convey, and understand comments and questions effectively.
• Adaptability: Adjust to changes in the workplace.
• Analytical Skills: Use reasoning to solve problems.
• Autonomy: Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Coaching and Development: Provide guidance to others.
• Communication, Oral: Communicate clearly and concisely in writing.
• Ethical Conduct: Demonstrate conduct conforming to accepted standards.
• Honesty/Integrity: Be truthful and credible.
• Motivation: Inspire oneself and others to reach goals.
• Responsibility: Be accountable for one’s conduct.
• Team Building: Collaborate to achieve goals.
• Training: Develop skills in others.

Skills & Abilities

Computer Skills

Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office, the Internet, and email.