Therapist / Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / New York / Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Job
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A comprehensive multi-services organization in New York is currently seeking a CertifiedOccupational Therapy Assistant(COTA) to join one of their growing facilities in Westchester County.About the Opportunity:* Setting: Article 16 Clinic* Schedule: Monday to Friday* Hours: 9am to 5pm or 8am to 4pm* Patient Population: Adults (Ages 18+)* EMR: PrecisionCareResponsibilities: The CertifiedOccupational Therapy Assistant(COTA) will:* Reviewmedical records and verifyMDs orders and the Occupational Therapists assessment prior to implementing OT treatment* Communicatewith supervisor regarding persons receiving services in the areas of cognitive/perceptual skills, sensor-motor, musculoskeletal status, etc.* Conferwith Physician and other Healthcare Practitioners to obtain additional information on persons receiving services* Writespecific, 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* Providetraining to persons receiving services, families and/or direct care staff in specific supportive programs* Participateand attendcare plan/team meetings as needed for persons receiving OT services* Implementa treatment plan, includingROM, therapeutic exercise, cognitive/perceptual re-training, ADL, wheelchair mobility, pre-vocational skills, and application of physical agent modalities* Handle other duties, as neededQualifications:* Bachelor's Degree* Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant school* NYS CertifiedOccupational 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 organizedDesired Skills:* Experience with wheelchair assessment* Experience working with people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities