Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 

Location: In Person: Darien, CT & Wilton, CT

Employment Type: Part Time (up to 20 hours per week - opportunities to increase to full-time), W2 Employee 

Compensation: $65 per hour / $65 per session

Schedule/Hours: Tuesday – Saturday afternoon availability

Reports to:  Kelly Orsino, MS, OTR/L & Suzanne Ford, MS, OTR/L

Join Sasco River Center's multidisciplinary team as an Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant!

As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at Sasco River Center, you will support the delivery of occupational therapy services to children with developmental, behavioral, and sensory-processing needs under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. You will implement individualized treatment plans, provide direct therapeutic services, and collaborate with families and an interdisciplinary clinical team to promote functional independence and meaningful participation across home, school, and community settings.

Responsibilities:

• Work with OTR to develop a comprehensive treatment plan including long and short term goals, frequency, duration, and treatment modalities
• Provide direct occupational therapy services to children, adolescents, and/or adults
• Administrative duties, including documentation, treatment planning, progress notes, and communication with families, multidisciplinary team members, schools, and outside providers as needed
• Participate in weekly supervision, staff meetings, grand rounds and case consultations
• Set up the gym for evaluations/sessions and maintain a clean gym environment after each therapy session/day
• Perform other clinical and administrative duties as required

Part Time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Benefits:

• Compensation: $65 per hour / $65 per session
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid sick leave as required by law

Full Time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant  Benefits (this role starts as part time and may have an opportunity to transition into a full-time position):

• Compensation: $70,000
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Health and welfare benefits
• PTO – Unlimited after 2 years of employment!

Requirements

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant studies from an accredited program
• Active Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) licensure in Connecticut
• Experience providing occupational therapy interventions under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist for children and adolescents
• Strong skills in implementing treatment plans involving sensory integration, fine/gross motor development, and activities of daily living (ADL) training
• Excellent communication, documentation, and time management abilities
• Ability to commute to both Darien and Wilton locations

Interview Process:

• Initial Screen with Recruitment & Engagement Specialist
• In-Person Interview

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for this position. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of ARC Health’s benefits package, which includes, among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision, and retirement

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