Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)- Part -Time

Job Description

We are hiring in Port Jervis NY! Join us for an exciting opportunity as a part time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

What You'll Do

As A Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant you will assist the OTR and administer Occupational Therapy patient care programs as planned with and directed by OT. You will promote total rehabilitation services and act as a team member to treatment plan.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Administers Occupational Therapy patient care programs as planned with and directed by OTR. Receives direct OTR supervision for 10% of treatment time.
• Assists the OTR when performing tests, evaluations and/or complex treatment procedures, whenever necessary.
• Follows established departmental procedures and observes safety precautions during treatment implementation
• Confers on a daily basis or as deemed necessary with the supervising OTR in order to progress the patient's program effectively.

• Promotes total rehabilitation services and acts as a team member to treatment plan.
• Attends and participates in departmental staff and team meetings, in-service programs and continuing education.
• Maintains accurate records of patient treatment and equipment charges and submit required statistical and billing information.
• Write formal progress and/or discharge summary notes (co-signed by OTR) to physician on a timely basis.
• Participate in departmental program development and take responsibility for special clinics and programs as assigned.
• Assist in the maintenance and organization of the work area and equipment noting safety and serviceable defects.

You're a great fit for this role if you have:

• Associates degree in Occupational Therapy from a school approved by the AOTA and AMA
• Registered or eligible for registry by the AOTA
• Current license by the State Board of Registration in Medicine

Compensation:

• 25-28/hr.

Who We Are

Easterseals is a standard-bearer for creating equity and access for people with disabilities and other barriers to long term self-sufficiency. For 100 years, Easterseals has been an indispensable resource for people and families living with disabilities. Throughout all life's moments -- from the extraordinary to the ordinary and everything in between -- Easterseals is here to help people and families realize and reach for their full potential.

The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity, M/F/D/V.