Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Medical, dental, vision and 401k

Training for paperless billing and数据

Job summary

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services is seeking a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for our Hudson Valley team. You will provide pediatric OT services in children’s natural environments, including homes and community settings, collaborating with families and clinicians to implement goals.

The role offers a flexible schedule and support from supervisors across Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, and neighboring counties, with growth opportunities across ABA,

Qualifications

• Must hold a NYS license to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Passion for working with children and families.
• Bilingual Spanish a plus.
• Self-motivated, a team player, and patient.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to children aged birth to 3 years in their most natural environment.
• Work in diverse settings such as client homes, family day care homes, day care centers, or other community settings
• Educate family members and caregivers on different intervention strategies to facilitate active involvement and carry-over
• Follow Individualized Service Plan, plan ongoing treatment, and interpret goals and treatment plan for parents
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families (HIPAA/state and federal regulations) and submit records within deadlines

Skills

COTA

Pediatrics

Bilingual Spanish

Education

NYS license to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy assistant (COTA) to join our Hudson Valley team, to work with children and families. We look forward to meeting you!

Hudson Valley Location:

Positions are available throughout Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess Counties.

Come join a team of passionate therapists providing excellent pediatric therapy to children throughout the United States! Achieve Beyond was founded in 1995 and is continuously growing to meet the needs of developmentally disabled children through our ABA, speech, occupational, and physical therapy. We currently offer our services in the entire metro New York area (including the five boroughs of NYC, Hudson Valley and Long Island) and Albany, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, and the Virginia/ Maryland/ DC area. We specialize in conducting initial evaluations and providing ongoing services in home, community and clinic settings. Achieve Beyond is centered around our culture of collaboration and support to ensure our services are of the highest quality and adhere to our strong ethical standards.

Benefits:

• Flexible work schedule
• Access provided to our paperless billing and data collection system (training provided).
• Support from our team of dedicated clinical supervisors and administrative staff.
• Financial educational assistance program (when applicable).
• Available benefits include: medical, dental, vision and 401k.

Job Responsibilities:

Under the direction of a Licensed Occupational Therapist,the COTA in this position will:

• Provide occupational therapy services to children aged birth to 3 years in their most natural environment.
• Work in diverse settings such as client homes, family day care homes, day care centers, or other community settings
• Educate family members and caregivers on different intervention strategies to facilitate active involvement and carry-over
• Follow Individualized Service Plan, plan ongoing treatment, and interpret goals and treatment plan for parents
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families (in accordance with HIPAA and State & Federal regulations) and submit records to agency within established deadlines

Requirements:

Must have a passion for working with children, families, and therapists!

• Must hold a current NYS license to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Bilingual Spanish a plus
• Must be self-motivated, a team player, and exercise patience/professionalism.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to travel to and from assigned cases including but not limited to driving personal vehicle, walking, and/or use of public transportation such as a bus or train.
• The ability to climb and descend staircases
• The ability to lift 10 pounds regularly
• The ability to sit on the floor, kneel, and/ or crawl for extended periods

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Achieve Beyond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, caregiver status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability requesting accommodation for the application process, please contact us for assistance.