Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Volunteers of America Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Prescription Coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off, Paid Birthday Holiday

Job summary

Volunteers of America Greater New York is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to support preschool students in the Bronx Early Learning Center. You will deliver pediatric OT services under supervision and help implement treatment plans.

Qualified candidates hold an NYS COTA license, NBCOT, and an Associate's degree from an accredited COTA program. This is a full-time role with excellent benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited COTA program with an Associate's degree.
• New York State COTA license is required.
• NBCOT certification with pediatrics experience/training.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality occupational therapy services to students in the school setting as directed by the supervisor.
• Assist the OT in evaluating children and developing treatment plans.
• Maintain records and documentation as required by third party payers and VOA.
• Maintain treatment areas, equipment, and supply inventories.
• Meet regularly with the OT for supervision and participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Licensed COTA

Education

Associate's degree in COTA

Job description

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.

Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day. If you're passionate about making a difference and joining a mission-driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

Position: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) provides occupational therapy treatment to children in the pre-school setting.

The Bronx Early Learning Center is a vibrant and nurturing special education preschool. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/belc

Location: Bronx, NY 10457

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited COTA program with an Associate's degree
• Requires a New York State COTA License,
• Certification from the National Board for the Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) with experience and/or training in pediatrics

Occupational Therapist Assistant Principal Responsibilities:

• Provide quality occupational therapy services to students in our school as mandated by education plans and directed by occupational therapy supervisor.
• Assist the occupational therapist in evaluating children and developing treatment plans.
• Adhere to the principles of conduct set out in the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics as well as Volunteers of America policies and procedures.
• Meets regularly with the occupational therapist for supervision.
• Maintains treatment areas, equipment, and supply inventory a required.
• Maintains records and documentation required by third party payers and Volunteers of America under the supervision of an OTR.
• Participate in professional development activities as mandated by the Volunteers of America and by the requirements for the continuation of OTA licensure.

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

And much more!

To learn more about our staff, culture and much more, copy and paste our website link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/our-staff-and-culture/

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.