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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Seeking an experienced Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant *(COTA)* to provide services to special needs children ages 2.9 - 5 in the Joan Fenichel Therapeutic Nursery. This is a full time position (5 days/week). The COTA will work under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. COTA will evaluate and provide therapy services to children with intellectual and developmental disabilities; keep up-to-date records, conduct assessments as needed and participate in team meetings and parent training.

*Responsibilities and Duties, included but not limited to:*

* Implement the therapeutic program prescribed by the occupational therapist.
* Provides routine occupational therapy care to students.
* Maintain proper documentation of evaluation, treatment sessions and progress of children.
* Carries out observations and assists OT in administering formal evaluations.
* Maintain communication with family members.
* Provide comprehensive treatment to students under supervision of Occupational Therapist
* Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
* Assist OT in determining extent to which goals and objectives are being met by collecting and maintaining data on individual student goals.
* Assist OT in formulating new goals based on data analysis.
* Constructs adaptive equipment, self-help devices as recommended by OT.

*Principal Qualifications:*
Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
Experience with students with special needs preferred.
Limited permit to work under a NYS Licensed Occupational Therapist.

New Graduates welcomed.

*EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $31.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Pediatrics
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday



Ability to Commute:
* Brooklyn, NY 11238 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* Brooklyn, NY 11238: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person