Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

MECA Therapies LLC•Roswell, NM

2d•Remote

About The Position

MECA Therapies is the largest pediatric rehabilitation provider in the state of New Mexico. Our mission is to strive every day towards ensuring that our families and their children have access to the highest quality of care in the communities we serve. Provides Occupational Therapy services to include treatment to individuals age, birth to three with developmental delays and/or diagnosed conditions. These services will be conducted within a variety of environments in home and community settings.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
Licensure from the NM Board of Occupational Therapy.
Knowledge and experience in the field of Occupational Therapy
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Windows
Proficient organizational and record keeping skills.
Effective oral and written communication
Excellent interpersonal and teaming skills
Ability to train clients, family members and professionals.
Exercise a high level of confidentiality.
Have a valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation available during working hours

Responsibilities

Providing verbal and written reports of observations and client capacity with technical accuracy
Following plans, objectives and procedures for treatment
Selecting appropriate stimulus materials and treatment modalities for age and ability of the person served
Giving clear concise instructions in presenting materials and/or techniques in therapy
Recording and tracking daily progress accurately
Utilizing time in sessions efficiently to meet objectives
Providing accurate and immediate feedback to the child and family
Participating in the planning for discharge of the child and family
Attending Transdisciplinary Team Consultation Meetings (TTCM), IFSP’s, Periodic Reviews, Annual Reviews, and Transition meetings as required
Carrying a caseload of 30 therapy hours per week equating to 1392 direct therapy hours per year or part time equivalent
Providing services according to child’s IFSP
Achieving 90% performance goal
Documenting therapy sessions and progress or cancellation note at the time of visit into the MAPS database and is to be submitted daily.
Completing progress notes with team at TTCM meeting
Documenting TTCM meetings
Consulting and provide in-house trainings to other staff members
Maintaining appropriate licensure through the NM licensing board
Attending mandatory staff meetings and trainings
Providing supervision for Student Interns and / or Observers.
Acknowledging and respecting the rights of persons served at all times
Ensuring all therapy and related activities are ethical and in compliance with MECA policies and procedures