Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Description

SUMMARY: Provide services under the direct supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Certified occupational therapy assistant with appropriate NYS license/eligibility. Valid NYS driver’s license with approved driving history.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist in providing occupational therapy for individuals evaluated by the occupational therapist and in conjunction with OT treatment plan
• Follow the treatment plan established by the OT and approved by individual's physician
• Work in conjunction with the individual's physician and therapist in course of treatment.
• Educate/train ancillary staff members on treatment plan
• Completes all necessary documentation and billing forms on a daily basis as required.
• Provides therapy in functional, prevocational, vocational, homemaking skills, and activities of daily living. 

Benefits include but not limited to:

• 401K Employer Match
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Paid Time off
• Tuition Assistance
• 12 paid Holidays

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Certified occupational therapy assistant with appropriate NYS license/eligibility. Valid NYS driver’s license with approved driving history. 

About The Arc: The Arc Madison Cortland is a non-profit agency whose sole purpose lies in the support of people with special needs. We provide leadership in the field of disabilities, supporting people in every manner possible, and developing the necessary human and financial resources to allow all members of our community to achieve their full potential. 

The Arc of Madison Cortland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates for employment and employees receive equal consideration without regard to age, race, religion, color, national/ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, criminal conviction status (provided such conviction does not prevent the employee from being eligible to hold the position or pose a danger or threat to the individuals we support), pregnancy, domestic violence victim status, paid family leave or family medical leave status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.