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 :

Requirements :

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).