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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Manhattan, Bronx or Brooklyn

Northwell Health

Great Neck, NYFull-time$63–66K/yrPosted 6mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$63–66K/yr
Location
Great Neck, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

NY State LicenseLimited PermitLicense-EligibleNBCOT Exam Passed Or Within One Year Of HireMaintain Current LicensureMaintain Current Certifications

Job overview

Northwell Health is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Manhattan, Bronx or Brooklyn. Northwell Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Brooklyn, Manhattan, and the Bronx. The role involves reviewing records, coordinating care, documenting outcomes, training patients and staff, and participating in team meetings.

Key focus areas include Review medical records and verify physician orders and OT assessments, Maintain up-to-date prescriptions per NYS DOH and OPWDD guidelines, and Communicate with supervising OT regarding patient progress and functional areas.

Successful candidates bring Graduate Of Accredited OTA School, NY State OTA License, and NBCOT Exam Passed. Important skills include Adaptive Equipment & Therapeutic Activities Knowledge, Strong Written & Verbal Communication, Microsoft Word Proficiency, Patient Transfer Ability, Ability To Travel To Assigned Sites, and Knowledge Of Adaptive Equipment. Preferred (not required): Review Medical Records, Verify Physician Orders, Verify OT Assessments, and Maintain Prescriptions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Adaptive Equipment & Therapeutic Activities KnowledgeStrong Written & Verbal CommunicationMicrosoft Word ProficiencyPatient Transfer AbilityAbility to Travel to Assigned SitesKnowledge of Adaptive EquipmentKnowledge of Therapeutic ActivitiesStrong Written Communication SkillsStrong Verbal Communication SkillsMicrosoft WordPerform Patient TransfersPivot TransferTwo-Person LiftMechanical LiftParticipate in Mandatory Educational ProgramsComply With LawsComply With RegulationsComply With Agency PoliciesCorporate ComplianceReview Medical RecordsVerify Physician OrdersVerify OT AssessmentsMaintain PrescriptionsCommunicate With Supervising OTConsult With PhysiciansConsult With Healthcare ProfessionalsIncorporate Input From PatientsIncorporate Input From FamiliesIncorporate Input From Direct Care StaffWrite Outcome-Oriented DocumentationTrain PatientsTrain FamiliesTrain StaffParticipate in Care Plan MeetingsParticipate in Team MeetingsFollow Documented Treatment PlansROMTherapeutic ExerciseCognitive/Perceptual RetrainingADL TrainingWheelchair MobilityPre-Vocational SkillsModality ApplicationConsult With Supervising OT

Qualifications

Graduate of an Accredited OTA SchoolNY State LicenseLimited PermitLicense-EligibleNBCOT Exam Passed or Within One Year of HireMaintain Current LicensureMaintain Current CertificationsAbility to Travel to Assigned Sites

Full job description

Req Number 181691

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

  • Openings in Brooklyn, Manhattan and the Bronx

  • 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).

The salary range for this position is $63000.00-$66000.00/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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