Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Position: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) provides occupational therapy treatment to children in the pre-school setting.

The Bronx Early Learning Center is a vibrant and nurturing special education preschool. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/belc

Location: Bronx, NY 10457

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited COTA program with an Associate’s degree
Requires a New York State COTA License,
Certification from the National Board for the Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) with experience and/or training in pediatrics

Occupational Therapist Assistant Principal Responsibilities:

Provide quality occupational therapy services to students in our school as mandated by education plans and directed by occupational therapy supervisor.
Assist the occupational therapist in evaluating children and developing treatment plans.
Adhere to the principles of conduct set out in the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics as well as Volunteers of America policies and procedures.
Meets regularly with the occupational therapist for supervision.
Maintains treatment areas, equipment, and supply inventory a required.
Maintains records and documentation required by third party payers and Volunteers of America under the supervision of an OTR.
Participate in professional development activities as mandated by the Volunteers of America and by the requirements for the continuation of OTA licensure.

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
Prescription Coverage
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

And much more!