Early Intervention Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Autism Care Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

Autism Care Partners is seeking Early Intervention Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTA) to work with children aged 0-3. This role offers flexible schedules, skills training, and an opportunity to grow within a supportive environment dedicated to transformative care. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and express a passion for working with children on the autism spectrum.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of one year supervised experience in a health care setting.
• Ability to lift children 20-50 pounds when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Render Occupational Therapy services to children 0-3 with an authorized IFSP.
• Evaluate, instruct, and monitor specific functional exercise programs.
• Document progress on session reports.

Skills

Experience working with special needs

Flexibility and adaptability

Ability to work independently

Education

Graduate of an Occupational Therapy program

Certified and registered to practice in NY

Job description

Early Intervention Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

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This position is part of ACP Early Intervention, a division of Autism Care Partners.

ACP Early Intervention is looking for friendly faces, positive attitudes, and playful personalities to bring our services to life. We offer opportunities for individuals at all stages of their careers the opportunity to join a team of like-minded individuals who are passionate about changing the lives of the children and families we serve. Come grow with us!

• Looking for Home Based Providers in NYC, Long Island and Westchester**
  
  

Description

Find your passion!

This position is part of ACP Early Intervention, a division of Autism Care Partners.

ACP Early Intervention is looking for friendly faces, positive attitudes, and playful personalities to bring our services to life. We offer opportunities for individuals at all stages of their careers the opportunity to join a team of like-minded individuals who are passionate about changing the lives of the children and families we serve. Come grow with us!

• Looking for Home Based Providers in NYC, Long Island and Westchester**
  
  

What you’ll be doing at Autism Care Partners: Autism Care Partner's COTA Program is a highly selective and backed by a long-term commitment to advancing our employees’ careers through supervision, training and development that support both personal and professional growth. Our COTA program features flexible schedules, skills training, and work experience while providing services to children on the autistic spectrum. ACP is seeking Certified Occupational therapists, who are passionate about improving the lives of children and families while learning. As a COTA, you will be supervised by a Licensed OT.

Responsibilities

• Render Occupational Therapy services to Children 0-3 with an authorized IFSP.
• Evaluates, instructs and monitors specific functional exercise programs to increase strength, range of motion and upper extremities.
• Asses for use of ADL equipment.
• Works on sensory integration skills.
• Documents progress and activities on session reports.
• Documents progress on Quarterly progress reports.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Experience working with special needs, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) etc.
• Understanding of and ability to practice in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Flexibility and adaptability in providing services and scheduling.
• Ability to work independently and be an effective multi-disciplinary team member.
• Ability to physically adapt in response to the child's movements and play.
• Ability to lift children 20-50 pounds when necessary.
  
  

Qualifications

• Graduate of a program in Occupational Therapy registered by NYS or by the American Occupational Therapy Association or that is deemed equivalent
• Certified and currently registered to practice occupational therapy in the State of NY
• Minimum one year supervised experience in a health care setting.
  
  

OUR MISSION

Empowering families to reach their potential through early diagnosis and exceptional, innovative, interdisciplinary care.

OUR VISION

Transforming lives as a leader in innovative, integrated, and person-centered care.

OUR VALUES

Clinical excellence: Our services are evidence based, outcome driven, effective, and high quality.

Collaborative: Our interdisciplinary teams work together to provide the best care. We create a relationship-driven, inclusive community where everyone’s ideas are welcome.

Optimism and hope: We maintain a positive attitude and bring our clients hope.

Inclusive: We value diversity and seek equity. We serve all communities, including many that are often underserved and under resourced.

Ethical: We act with integrity and transparency.

It is the policy of Autism Care Partners to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals. It is our policy to make all personnel decisions without discriminating based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical disability, mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin, and any other protected status. Autism Care Partners values all employees’ talents and supports an environment that is inclusive and respectful. All recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and other employment- related programs are provided fairly to all persons on an equal opportunity basis.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work necessary to adequately execute the job responsibilities. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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