Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant-Temporary

Prime Time for Kids

Position Title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Hourly Salary: $30.21

Location: New City

Hours per week: 19.5

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing treatment involving assessment of physical limitation/disability and its effects on the student’s ability to access his/her education under the direction of a Registered Occupational Therapist.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education:

Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistance

Minimum Experience:

• Completion of Occupational Therapy Assistant Internship

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSAs):

• Good knowledge of occupational therapeutic principles, including sensory integration methods and techniques
• Working knowledge of the construction and care of occupational therapy apparatus and equipment

Required Certification/Registration:

• Licensure by the New York State Education Department as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Current COTA certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Must maintain valid licensure and certification and complete any continuing competency programs mandated by the New York State Education Department and the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Regularly observes students in order to justify continuation in program
• Recommends therapeutic changes in goals and treatment plans to the OT as appropriate to student needs
• Maintains daily and monthly attendance records and progress notes in accordance with Medicaid Regulations and County mandates
• Maintains a clean, orderly and safe work area and maintains and inventory of supplies
• Meets monthly with the Occupational Therapist to review student progress and evaluate student needs
• Participates in team meetings and case conferences, as required
• Ensure students receive services appropriate to their needs and consistent with regulatory requirements
• Completes all paperwork and reports for each student’s Annual Review under supervision of the Occupational Therapist
• Complete all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner
• Identifies appropriate goals and objectives for all assigned students
• Provides therapy progress reports to parents/guardians and appropriate treatment team members.
• Communicates regularly with parents, guardians and other individuals with responsibility for students care and treatment are kept informed and up-to-date about progress

The Arc Rockland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Arc Rockland strives to create and maintain a work environment in which people are treated with dignity, decency, and respect, providing everyone with an equal opportunity to thrive. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions of all our employees – a workplace where every employee is able to bring their whole self to work.