We are hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to move between West Seneca and Amherst locations as caseload demands. 

Buffalo Occupational Therapy is the only stand-alone outpatient occupational therapy presence in Western New York and we specialize in neurological restorative therapy using the full OT scope of practice. 

Join BOT's team and be a part of a mission for a passionate occupational therapy career while helping residents of WNY with physical and neurological restorative therapy of the brain, upper, and lower body structures! 

Responsibilities:

• Provide occupational therapy services to youth, adult, and geriatric patients 
• Prepare documentation, progress notes, and discharge summaries, as required
• Establish a plan of care in accordance with the patient's needs and capabilities with the OT
• Implement a full-scope occupational therapy plan of care with the evaluating occupational therapist. 
• Monitor patients' performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement
• Supervise patients' activities to ensure they are done properly
• Work closely with intradisciplinary team to maintain the progress of patients during the plan of care

Requirements:

• 18 hours per week (10-4 M,T,Th) May change based on caseload demands, will discuss. 
• Ambitious New Grads Welcome to Apply 
• Valid NY COTA License and Credentials
• Cover letter and Resume is required with the title "BOT New York"
• Ability to research interventions and diagnoses
• Experience using EMRs
• Strong anatomy and neuroscience knowledge
• Strong understanding of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework
• Must have own laptop for documentation. Ipad helpful to communicate with team. 
• Fully vaccinated against COVID
• Sponsorship NOT provided
• Must include 2 professional/OT character references (not family members)

Job Types: Caseload dependent Part-time 

Benefits:

• Treatment and Documentation Resources
• Access to BOT's CEU courses for training and certification renewal
• Research resources
• Mentorship
• Excellent team 
• No Productivity Standards
• One on One Treatments
• Practice full scope of occupational therapy 
• Build relationships and rapport with long-term clientele 
• Actually enjoy going to work. 
• Option for full-time in the future

Schedule:

• 6-hour shifts
• 10-4 M,T,Th
• May change based on caseload

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy Assistant License (Required)

Work Location: Two Locations