Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Job Type : Part-Time, Hourly

Setting : Center in Newark, New Jersey

Pay : $30-$36

Schedule : 2 : 30-7 : 30 PM Monday-Friday

Daily Responsibilities :

Upon intake; review each childs assessments and other related documentation provided to determine the childs current needs.

Provide an initial Occupational Therapy evaluation for each child, as needed, in consultation with the Senior OT Clinician.

Collaborate with the clinical team to create a treatment plan for each child, including identifying specific occupational therapy related goals.

Provide direct occupational therapy services to autistic children utilizing a developmental approach to work towards each childs goals and to strengthen developmental foundations.

Monitor each childs progress on an ongoing basis. Record session notes in the childs Electronic Health Record and communicate progress to other members of the team, including the parents.

Participate in team meetings and ongoing supervision.

Provide ongoing mentoring and support to new OTs as they join the team.

Requirements :

Valid certification from the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

Completion of supervised fieldwork

Strong desire to learn the Developmental Model through training, observation and reflection

Strong communication skills both written and oral

Passion for working with children on the autism spectrum

Ability to work seamlessly and respectfully on a trans-disciplinary team

Medical Specialty : Pediatrics

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Setting : Outpatient clinic

In-Home

Virtual (on occasion)

Benefits : Amazon One Medical

Milage Reimbursement

Flex Days

Paid Sick Leave

401k with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Technology Stipend

Referral Bonus Program

by Jobble