We are hiring in Bronx NY! Join us for an exciting opportunity at TOTS as a full time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Salary Range: $45,000-58,000 Essential Job Functions: + Administers Occupational Therapy patient care programs as planned with and directed by OTR. Receives direct OTR supervision for 10% of treatment time. a. Assists the OTR when performing tests, evaluations and/or complex treatment procedures, whenever necessary. b. Follows established departmental procedures and observes safety precautions during treatment implementation c. Confers on a daily basis or as deemed necessary with the supervising OTR in order to progress the patient's program effectively. + Promotes total rehabilitation services and acts as a team member to treatment plan. + Documents the patient’s progress in the patient’s medical record and maintain the charts in accordance with departmental protocol. + Provides a written and/or illustrated home exercise program when appropriate. + Attends and participates in departmental staff and team meetings, in-service programs and continuing education. + Maintains accurate records of patient treatment and equipment charges and submit required statistical and billing information. + Write formal progress and/or discharge summary notes (co-signed by OTR) to physician on a timely basis. + Communicates regularly with physicians and other Allied Health professionals in an effort to provide maximal patient care. + Participate in departmental program development and take responsibility for special clinics and programs as assigned. + Assist in the maintenance and organization of the work area and equipment noting safety and serviceable defects. Education and Experience: + Associates degree in Occupational Therapy from a school approved by the AOTA and AMA + Registered or eligible for registry by the AOTA + Current license by the State Board of Registration in Medicine + CPR certified or eligibility for certification + Valid driver's license and reliable transportation QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Equal Opportunity Employer #EASTERSEALSNY