Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)- Part -Time

Easterseals•Port Jervis, NY

14h•$25 - $28

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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.