Job Description

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.
• Provide 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
• Collaborate 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.
• COTA License or Limited permit to work under a NYS Licensed Occupational Therapist.
• New Graduates welcomed.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Auto & Home Insurance
• Auto Savings Membership
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services
• Disability Insurance
• Generous vacation, paid holidays, and sick days
• Gym Membership Discount
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Plum Benefits
• Pre-employment Services
• Verizon Wireless Discount
• Vision Care Reimbursement

LETC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants for employment and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our company and fosters innovation and growth. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these or any other protected statuses.

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