Job description

For over 84 years, Easterseals New Hampshire has been helping people of all ages and abilities through our 11 programs. Our work empowers individuals to improve their health and well-being, achieve greater independence, recover from substance use, develop life skills, access education, secure housing, find family, and connect with their communities. In everything we do, we strive to lead the way to a lifetime of full equity, inclusion, and access.

Do you love working with children? We are seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our growing Salem Early Supports and Services and Pediatric Outpatient team!

The individual in this key position will provide Occupational Therapy services to children ages 0-22 years in both and Early Intervention (ESS) program as well as a pediatric outpatient program. Services will be provided as planned with and directed by the supervising OT. Outpatient services are generally done within our clinic in Salem, NH; ESS services are primarily provided in the child’s natural environment and focus on facilitating early development through a trans-disciplinary model focusing on family coaching and training. The COTA in our program will also participate in running group sessions with others under the direction of the Occupational Therapist. The COTA may also assist the Occupational Therapist when performing tests, evaluations and/or complex treatment procedures.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Occupational Therapy from a school approved by the AOTA
• Registered or eligible for registration by the AOTA
• Licensed by the State of New Hampshire Office of Licensed Allied Health Professionals
• CPR and first aid certified within 3 months of hire
• Works well as a team member, incorporating initiative, good judgement and communication skills, good health and emotional stability
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Additional responsibilities include:

• Promoting early development, using a trans-disciplinary, family coaching model for ESS; ESS services are typically provided in the child’s natural environment.
• Documenting treatment and appropriate billing information in the electronic medical record in accordance with departmental protocol.
• Providing written and/or illustrated home exercise programs, video links for carry-over activities and developmentally appropriate activities to families
• Adapting the environment and materials to facilitate a child’s success and building independence
• Working as part of a team of case managers, educators, EI specialists, PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, SLPs and SLAs and students to work with children with a wide variety of abilities and needs to provide individualized services that best meet the needs of clients and their families
• Participating in staff and team meetings, in-service programs and continuing education
• Providing occupational therapy at contract sites as assigned by department supervisor and providing own transportation to and from contract facilities.

Compensation: $24.03 per hour

Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours a week

What’s in it for you? We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) begins accruing on your first day!
• 10 Paid Holidays, including a Floating Holiday of your choice
• 403 (b) Employer Match – up to a maximum of 3%
• Tuition Reimbursement after one year of employment
• Federal student loan forgiveness eligibility and student loan repayment for qualifying positions
• Employee Discounts
• On-site child care center at a discount for employees. Available at Auburn Street and S. Main Street in Manchester
• Wellness Programs: Health coaching, on-site and remote nutritional counseling services, remote and on-site fitness classes, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation
• All Employees of Easterseals NH are now eligible for DailyPay, a new optional benefit that allows you to access your pay whenever you need it.

We are proud to be a recovery-friendly workplace and a NH Veteran-Friendly Business.

To learn more about this role, please click on the blue “Apply Now” button below to submit your application. Difficulty submitting your application? Contact Patty at 603-670-6817 or pcooper@eastersealsnh.org.

Candidates must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered for employment. EOE

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