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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), Bronx, NY
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), Bronx, NY-March 2024
Bronx
Mar 16, 2025
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About Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), Bronx, NY

  Req Number 116933

  FLEXSTAFF

  We are looking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to work for one of our external clients, a community services non-profit organization serving people with developmental disabilities for their clinic, located in the Bronx.

  This is a permanent, full-time job. This is a permanent, full-time job.

  In this role you will be responsible for executing prescribed occupational therapy treatment programs that have been selected and delegated by the supervising Occupational Therapist.

  Requirements:

  Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant school.

  New York State license, limited permit, or eligible for licensure to practice occupational therapy.

  Must have passed National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Exam successfully or within one year of hire.

  Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

  Implements a treatment plan, generated by the OT, which may include ROM, therapeutic exercise, cognitive/perceptual re-training, ADL, wheelchair mobility, pre-vocational skills, and application of physical agent modalities: hot packs, cold packs, and paraffin. Observes and reports the status of persons receiving services to the supervising occupational therapist. Only in consultation with an OT can treatment plans be modified and/or changed. All documentation must be completed through ECW within the time frame established by the Healthcare Center. All documentation must cosigned, if applicable.

  Reviews persons medical records, verifies MD's orders and occupational therapist's assessment prior to implementing OT treatment required. Maintains active/up to date MD prescriptions as outlined by NYS Department of Health (DOH) and Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) depending upon work assignment.

  Communicates with supervisor regarding persons receiving services in the areas of cognitive/perceptual skills, sensor-motor, musculoskeletal status, CNS status, the use of assistive technology and adaptive equipment needs (e.g., ADL devices).

  Writes specific, objective, and measurable documentation, which is outcome oriented and details the persons receiving services needs, potential to benefit from treatment, and progress achieved to date. All documentation must be completed through ECW within the time frame established by the Healthcare Center. Records persons receiving services/treatment, response, progress and outcome of supportive programs. Consults with supervisor when appropriate to implement recommendations.

  Provides training to persons receiving services, families and/or direct care staff in specific supportive programs.

  *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).

  The salary range for this position is $50,000-$55,000/year

  It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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