Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
- Bronx, NY
- Direct Hire
- Full Time, 9am to 5pm or 8am to 4pm
FlexStaff is seeking a COTA for our client, a non-profit organization providing services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities:
- Review medical records and verify physician orders and OT assessments.
- Maintain up-to-date prescriptions per NYS DOH and OPWDD guidelines.
- Communicate with supervising OT regarding patient progress and functional areas.
- Consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Incorporate input from patients, families, and direct care staff into treatment.
- Write clear, measurable, outcome-oriented documentation in the EMR within required timeframes.
- Train patients, families, and staff in supportive programs.
- Participate in care plan/team meetings.
- Follow documented treatment plans, which may include ROM, therapeutic exercise, cognitive/perceptual retraining, ADL training, wheelchair mobility, pre-vocational skills, and modality application.
- Consult with supervising OT for treatment modifications.
- Perform other assigned duties.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited OTA school.
- NY State license, limited permit, or license-eligible.
- NBCOT exam passed or within one year of hire.
- Knowledge of adaptive equipment and therapeutic activities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word.
- Ability to perform various patient transfers (pivot, two-person lift, mechanical lift).
- Ability to travel to assigned sites.
Requirements:
- Participate in mandatory educational programs.
- Maintain current licensure and certifications.
- Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies, including corporate compliance.
Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).