Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Or Ot

MECA Therapies, LLC is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA 

Position Description:     The COTA  Provides Occupational Therapy services to include treatment to individuals age, birth to three with diagnosed conditions. These services will be conducted within MECA Therapies Children's Outpatient Clinic. 

Qualifications:      To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description 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.

Education and Experience: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant: Associate's degree. Licensure from the NM Physical Therapy Licensing Board

General Requirements:     

• Knowledge and experience in the field of Occupational Therapy
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Windows
• Proficient organizational and record keeping skills
• Effective oral and written communication
• Excellent interpersonal and teaming skills
• Ability to train clients, family members and professionals
• Exercise a high level of confidentiality

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The COTA will operate within Local, State and Federal Regulations as well as adhere to all MECA policies and procedures.  Essential duties will include but are not limited to the following:

1. Providing verbal and written reports of observations and client capacity
2. Seeking out appropriate information from medical and/or OTher resources as needed to implement treatment strategies
3. Abiding by plans, objectives and procedures for treatment
4. Selecting appropriate stimulus materials and treatment modalities for age and ability of the person served
5. Giving clear concise instructions in presenting materials and/or techniques in therapy
6. Recording and tracking daily progress accurately
7. Utilizing time in sessions efficiently to meet objectives
8. Providing accurate and immediate feedback to the person served and/or family
9. Planning for discharge of the person served
10. Maintaining a clean work area on a daily basis; surface areas of tables, instructional tools and other objects should be cleaned after each session
11. Other duties as assigned