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nCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
nnnOpenings in Brooklyn, Manhattan and the Bronx
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nnDirect Hire
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nnFull Time, 9am to 5pm or 8am to 4pm
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n nFlexStaff is seeking a COTA for our client, a non-profit organization providing services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
nResponsibilities:
nnnReview medical records and verify physician orders and OT assessments.
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nnMaintain up-to-date prescriptions per NYS DOH and OPWDD guidelines.
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nnCommunicate with supervising OT regarding patient progress and functional areas.
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nnConsult with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
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nnIncorporate input from patients, families, and direct care staff into treatment.
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nnWrite clear, measurable, outcome-oriented documentation in the EMR within required timeframes.
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nnTrain patients, families, and staff in supportive programs.
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nnParticipate in care plan/team meetings.
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nnFollow documented treatment plans, which may include ROM, therapeutic exercise, cognitive/perceptual retraining, ADL training, wheelchair mobility, pre-vocational skills, and modality application.
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nnConsult with supervising OT for treatment modifications.
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nnPerform other assigned duties.
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n nQualifications:
nnnGraduate of an accredited OTA school.
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nnNY State license, limited permit, or license-eligible.
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nnNBCOT exam passed or within one year of hire.
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nnKnowledge of adaptive equipment and therapeutic activities.
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nnStrong written and verbal communication skills.
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nnProficient in Microsoft Word.
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nnAbility to perform various patient transfers (pivot, two-person lift, mechanical lift).
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nnAbility to travel to assigned sites.
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n nRequirements:
nnnParticipate in mandatory educational programs.
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nnMaintain current licensure and certifications.
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nnComply with all applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies, including corporate compliance.
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n nAdditional Salary Detail
nThe 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).
nThe salary range for this position is $ -$ /year
nIt 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.
Worksite address
bronx, NY, 10400, US
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