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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Astor Services

Poughkeepsie, NYFull-time$20.94–30/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$20.94–30/hr
Location
Poughkeepsie, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Licensed Occupational Therapist

Job overview

Astor Services seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to provide quality occupational therapy services to program children, developing a supportive classroom environment that addresses each child's motor development needs in line with agency philosophy, policies, performance standards, and individualized education plans.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Therapy TreatmentsRecord KeepingBehavior ManagementTesting ProceduresRecommendations DevelopmentProgress MonitoringOffice ManagementTeam CommunicationOccupational Needs EvaluationMaterial ReviewIndividual/Group TherapyStaff TrainingCurriculum Development

Qualifications

Licensed Occupational TherapistExperience With Population Served

Full job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Poughkeepsie, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=50+Delafield+Street+Poughkeepsie+NY+USA+12601)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Astor Services is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) or Occupational Therapist. They will be responsible for providing quality occupational therapy services to program children. develops the establishment of a quality classroom environment which considers each child's motor development and needs in accordance with Agency philosophy, policies and program performance standards, and individualized education plans.

Requirements:

  • Conducts therapy treatments following IEP mandates.

  • Maintains appropriate records to assess current progress of the specific IEP occupational objectives and disseminates information regarding child’s progress to other members of the treatment team/staff.

  • Creates behavior management systems and coordinates their use where appropriate.

  • Tests performed are appropriate for presenting problems.

  • Recommendations are appropriate for findings.

  • Monitors and records student progress.

  • Manages office space and equipment.

  • Communicates and interacts with team members.

  • Upon enrollment or intake, evaluates each child’s occupational needs and ability in preparation for diagnostic planning.

  • Responsible for reviewing material of incoming children and alerting appropriate staff to possible fine motor, gross motor and sensory disabilities.

  • May undertake individual/group therapy with children in need of such treatment.

  • Provides periodic in service training to staff on occupational disorders in children.

  • Develops occupational curriculum materials and coordinates their use in delivery of occupational services.

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Requirements

  • Licensed Occupational Therapist.

  • Experience with the population served preferred.

Salary Description

$20.94-$30.00/hour

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