Occuptional Therapist/ COTA

Occupational Therapist / COTA Sullivan BOCES Special Education - Liberty, New York This job is also posted in Sullivan County BOCES Job Details Job ID: 5600084 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Mar 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Distinguishing Features of the Class This is a professional position involving responsibility for evaluating, planning and providing occupational therapy treatment on an inpatient or outpatient basis. Inpatient therapy services are provided in accordance with a written prescription or referral from a physician. Clinic services performed on an outpatient basis are provided in accordance with an established interdisciplinary treatment plan. Work is performed under general direction with wide leeway for independently performing most job duties. Supervision may be exercised over the work of other staff performing Occupational Therapy Services. Typical Work Activities Performs occupational therapy procedures in accordance with established treatment plan utilizing a creative activity which may be manual, industrial, recreational, or educational designed and/or adapted to correct or remedy a disability; Evaluates the degree of function and disability of patients unless contra-indicated by professional judgment or a physician's admission notes; Develops a treatment plan, short and long term rehabilitation goals and in accordance with the physician's diagnosis, prescription or referral; Records evaluations, reevaluations, progress notes, consultations and discharge summaries; May participate in the selection of personnel in the occupational therapy service, assigns their duties and provides supervision; May fabricate and apply hand splints, train patients/clients in the use of adaptive devices and/or self-help techniques to achieve maximum independence; Participates with other facility personnel in the formulation of patient's/clients total care plans; Confers with others regarding all facets of patient/client care and related activities; Develops or assists in the development of occupational therapy policies and procedures; Assists in the development of, and instructs in the facility's in-service education program; Maintains program records including but not limited to the service budget, statistical reports of the frequency and types of treatment and number of patients treated. Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics Good knowledge of the principles, techniques and practices of occupational therapy; good knowledge of the operation and minor maintenance of apparatus and equipment used in occupational therapy; working knowledge of community resources available to support or supplement the occupational therapy program; ability to evaluate, plan and execute treatments for patients; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to get along well with others; good physical condition. Minimum Qualifications Licensed and currently registered by the New York State Education Department as an Occupational Therapist or COTA. Must be eligible for or be on a civil service exam Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $27.90 to $54.46 Per Hour Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Jennifer DeFrank , Director of HR 15 Sullivan Ave, Liberty, NY 12754, USA Liberty, New York 12754 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education