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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

A comprehensive multi-services organization in New York is currently seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join one of their growing facilities in Westchester County.

Job Description

• Setting: Article 16 Clinic
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 9am to 5pm or 8am to 4pm
• Patient Population: Adults (Ages 18+)
• EMR: PrecisionCare

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) will:

• Review medical records and verify MDs orders and the Occupational Therapist's assessment prior to implementing OT treatment
• Communicate with supervisor regarding persons receiving services in the areas of cognitive/perceptual skills, sensor-motor, musculoskeletal status, etc.
• Confer with Physician and other Healthcare Practitioners to obtain additional information on persons receiving services
• Write specific, objective, and measurable documentation, which is outcome-oriented and details the persons receiving services needs, potential to benefit from treatment, and progress achieved to date
• Provide training to persons receiving services, families and/or direct care staff in specific supportive programs
• Participate and attend care plan/team meetings as needed for persons receiving OT services
• Implement a treatment plan, including ROM, therapeutic exercise, cognitive/perceptual re-training, ADL, wheelchair mobility, pre-vocational skills, and application of physical agent modalities
• Handle other duties, as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant school
• NYS Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license
• Knowledge in the use of mobility devices and therapeutic exercises
• Microsoft Office proficient
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized

Desired Skills

• Experience with wheelchair assessment
• Experience working with people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities