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About the Role
Extended Home Care is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide home-based occupational therapy services to pediatric patients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) throughout New York City. This is an excellent opportunity for clinicians looking for a flexible schedule, with a strong preference for candidates available after 3:00 PM.
Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy services under the direction of the supervising Occupational Therapist and physician's plan of care.
- Implement individualized treatment plans designed to improve functional skills, independence, sensory integration, motor development, and participation in daily activities.
- Work with pediatric patients diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other developmental challenges.
- Educate parents, caregivers, and family members on therapeutic techniques, home exercise programs, and strategies to support progress between visits.
- Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to the supervising therapist and interdisciplinary care team.
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
- Participate in case conferences and care planning meetings as needed.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support positive patient outcomes.
- Adhere to agency policies, compliance standards, and quality assurance initiatives.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Current New York State COTA license in good standing.
- Minimum of two (2) years of occupational therapy experience preferred.
- Pediatric and/or IDD experience strongly preferred.
- Strong communication, organizational, and clinical skills.
- Ability to work independently in a home care setting.
- Reliable transportation for patient visits.
- Clinicians who can provide visits after 3:00 PM are specifically sought.
Skills
- Occupational therapy
- Pediatric care
- Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) care
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Clinical skills
Location
- Bronx
- Brooklyn
- Manhattan
- Queens
- Staten Island
Work Type
- Fee for Service
- Home-based
Experience Level
- 2 years of occupational therapy experience preferred
Education Level
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
Salary/Compensations
- $70 Per Visit
Benefits
- Flexible fee-for-service scheduling
- Consistent pediatric caseload
- Supportive clinical and administrative team
About the Company
- Extended Home Care provides home-based occupational therapy services to pediatric patients.