Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Location 210 Route 303,Valley Cottage, NY, 10989-2035,United States Base Pay $32.00 - $34.00 / Hour Job Category Occupational Therapy, Social Services, Non-Profit Description Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Location: New City POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Education : Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Minimum Experience : 1 year clinical/profes sional experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. Experience working with Physical/Intellectual disabilities preferred. Required Certification/Registration Current 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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Maintains NYS licensure (required) and Certification from NBCOT (if applicable), by completing the required CEU's. Carries out medically prescribed treatments by delivering individualized therapy services to patients in accordance with their established treatment plan. Maintains records of occupational therapy treatment for each program participant receiving OT services. Completes daily notes and treatment plans (Semi-Annual and Annual), and recommends therapeutic changes as appropriate. Collaborates and communicates frequently with patients’ Care Team (ie: Residence, family, other members of the clinical team, day program) to ensure quality of care and carryover. This may include Life plan meetings and Intake meetings. Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe work area Make adaptive equipment/DME recommendations. Collaborates with Article 16 Medical Director for DME/adaptive equipment prescription requests. Participates in in-service education and training programs. Attends Clinical Team meetings as needed. Has the ability to utilize different frames of reference for treatment as needed (ie: Developmental, Neurodevelopmental), Cognitive disabilities, Sensory integration). Collaborates with OTR in regard to goal writing, treatment plan updates and discharge planning. Is familiar with and adheres to all HIPPA related policies and procedures safeguarding the protected health information (PHI) of all patients. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform related duties as required. Conduct staff training and/or presentations to the community. Other activities as assigned by director. 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 of our employees - a workplace where every employee is able to bring their whole self to work. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Arc Rockland