Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

We are hiring in Bronx, NY! Join us at TOTS (These Our Treasures, Inc.) for an exciting career as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (12 month position).

What You'll Do

As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant you will administer Occupational Therapy patient care programs as planned with and directed by OTR. (You will receive direct OTR supervision for 10% of treatment time). You will assist the OTR when performing tests, evaluations and/or complex treatment procedures, whenever necessary. You will follow established departmental procedures and observe safety precautions during treatment implementation while conferring on a daily basis or as deemed necessary with the supervising OTR in order to progress the patient's program effectively.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Promotes total rehabilitation services and acts as a team member to treatment plan.
• Documents the patient’s progress in the student's medical record and maintain the charts in accordance with departmental protocol.
• Provides a written and/or illustrated home exercise program when appropriate.
• Attends and participates in departmental staff and team meetings, in-service programs and continuing education.
• Maintains accurate records of student 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.
• Communicates regularly with physicians and other Allied Health professionals in an effort to provide maximal patient care.
• 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
• CPR certified or eligibility for certification

Compensation:

• $45,000-58,000

Who We Are

TOTS- These Our Treasures, Inc. (TOTS) provides comprehensive early educational and habilitation services for children, using a transdisciplinary approach, which looks at the whole child and works in partnership with families and caregivers. Our highly trained staff provides more than professional care, bringing a high level of dedication to the children, compassion for families, and motivation toward continued growth and excellence. TOTS was established in 1973. Tots joined The Fedcap Group in 2019.

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.