Center-based Early Intervention Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
About The Position
Find your passion! This position is part of ACP Early Intervention, a division of Autism Care Partners. ACP Early Intervention is looking for friendly faces, positive attitudes, and playful personalities to bring our services to life. We offer opportunities for individuals at all stages of their careers the opportunity to join a team of like-minded individuals who are passionate about changing the lives of the children and families we serve. Come grow with us! Looking for Center-based COTA in the Bronx What you’ll be doing at Autism Care Partners: Autism Care Partner's COTA Program is a highly selective and backed by a long-term commitment to advancing our employees’ careers through supervision, training and development that support both personal and professional growth. Our COTA program features flexible schedules, skills training, and work experience while providing services to children on the autistic spectrum. ACP is seeking Certified Occupational therapists, who are passionate about improving the lives of children and families while learning. As a COTA, you will be supervised by a Licensed OT.
Requirements
- Graduate of a program in Occupational Therapy registered by NYS or by the American Occupational Therapy Association or that is deemed equivalent
- Certified and currently registered to practice occupational therapy in the State of NY
- Minimum one year supervised experience in a health care setting.
- Experience working with special needs, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) etc.
- Understanding of and ability to practice in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Flexibility and adaptability in providing services and scheduling.
- Ability to work independently and be an effective multi-disciplinary team member.
- Ability to physically adapt in response to the child's movements and play.
- Ability to lift children 20-50 pounds when necessary.
Responsibilities
- Render Occupational Therapy services to Children 0-3 with an authorized IFSP.
- Evaluates, instructs and monitors specific functional exercise programs to increase strength, range of motion and upper extremities.
- Asses for use of ADL equipment.
- Works on sensory integration skills.
- Documents progress and activities on session reports.
- Documents progress on Quarterly progress reports.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
