COTA

Liberty POST; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (full-time)

Mentoring

CEU credits

Flexible scheduling

Direct deposit

Job summary

Liberty POST is seeking motivated and energetic Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants to provide services to children birth through 5 years in Syracuse, NY, through Early Intervention and CPSE programs. Both part-time and per diem positions are available, with potential to grow to full-time.

Qualified applicants will hold NY State OTA licensure, NBCOT as COTA, an OTA associate degree, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Current New York State authorization/licensure and registration as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA).
• Current NBCOT certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation, if travel is required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric OT evaluation and direct therapy for birth-5 years.
• Support Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education services.
• Educate and involve families in child-directed play in natural environments.

Skills

Motivated

Energetic

Education

Associate degree in OTA

Job description

We are currently seeking per diem Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants to provide services to our clients in the following area:

Syracuse City

Liberty POST has offered its clients a range of high-quality and individualized services since 1994. Backed by Liberty Resources Inc. and part of a large social services circle, originally POST was a speech-language practice in Syracuse NY and has grown to provide a range of services throughout New York State and Indiana. We employ over 500 professionals in a variety of settings and offer a collaborative team approach to provide evaluation, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play. We are focused on the importance of a child’s natural learning environment, a family’s unique strengths and needs and the diverse population we serve.

Position Summary:

Liberty POST is currently seeking motivated and energetic Early Childhood Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) for part-time and/or full-time employment to work with children who are birth-5 years old through Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education programs.

Qualifications:

• Current New York State authorization/licensure and registration as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA).
• Current NBCOT certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation, if travel is required for the position.

Benefits for this position:

• Health Insurance for full time positions
• Mentoring is offered to all providers
• CEU credits offered throughASHA, AOTA, APTA and CTLE
• Flexible scheduling
• Work with a team of professionals that care about making a difference
• Payment is biweekly and direct deposit is available

Job Type:

Part-time/per diem available, potential to build to full time

Pay Rate EI:

• EI 30 minutes: $37.00
• EI 60 minutes: $56.00

Pay Rate: CPSE

• CPSE 30 minutes (individual): $37.75
• CPSE 30 minutes (group of 2): $30.00 per child in the group

Equal Opportunity

Liberty POST is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.