Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Queens, 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 in NYC and the Hudson Valley.

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).