We have openings for work locations in Bronx:

*Part Time hours - Monday to Friday (4-5 hours from 8am)

*Full Time hours - Monday to Friday

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive COTA Rates 
• Health Insurance
• 401K
• Full-Time or Part-Time hours available
• Advanced and Flexible Scheduling
• 24/7 Scheduling Support
• Weekly Pay
• Direct-Deposit

Job Requirements:

• Current NY COTA license and registration
• Resume
• Physical Exam with MMRV record
• 2-Step PPD or Chest X-ray
• COVID Vaccination Card or Exemption Form
• 2 Valid Government Issued IDs

SUMMARY:

The Occupational Therapist Assistant will help occupational therapists provide occupational therapy treatments and procedures. The Occupational Therapist Assistant may, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Associates degree or certification from an occupational therapy program that included course study in anatomy and physiology, and clinical experience
• Experience: Some geriatric experience is preferable, or at least six (6) months of full-time clinical experience.
• License: State License of Certification – Must pass state-administered exam or the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy

• Certifications: Current BLS/CPR training with card for verification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with occupational therapists to plan, implement, and administer educational, vocational, and recreational programs to restore and enhance performance in individuals with functional impairments. Selects therapy activities to fit patients’ needs and capabilities. Observes and records patient’s progress, attitudes, and behavior, and maintains this information in client records.
• Communicates and collaborates with other health care professionals involved with the care of a patient.
• Instructs or assists in instructing patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, and the care and use of adaptive equipment. Implements or assists occupational therapists with implementing treatment plans to help clients function independently.
• Evaluates daily living skills and capacities of physically, developmentally or emotionally disabled clients. Aids patients in dressing and grooming.
• Assembles, cleans, and maintains equipment and materials for patient use.
• Alters treatment programs to obtain better results if treatment is not having the intended effect.
• Demonstrates therapy techniques such as manual and creative arts or games.
• Teaches patients how to deal constructively with their emotions.
• Transports patients to and from the occupational therapy work area.
• Attends care plan meetings to review patient progress and update care plans.

• Performs clerical duties such as scheduling appointments, collecting data, and documenting health insurance billings.
• Orders educational and treatment supplies.
• Maintains patient occupational therapy records by recording client’s progress for use by the occupational therapist.
• Generates revenues by recording billing information of services rendered.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Serves and protects the occupational therapy practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards.
• Enhances occupational therapy practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Requirements

1. 2 Valid ID’s - SS Card
2. Certification - Registration 
3 .Physical - Within the last 8 months 
4. PPD - Within the last 8 months 
5. MMRV - 
6. Flu shot
7. Hep B

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