New York State Occupational Therapy Association (NYSOTA), which represents over 1000 members, strives to:
- Support professional ethics and discipline.
- Promote the standing of occupational therapy as a viable profession in New York State.
- Foster the highest capability of occupational therapy practitioners to meet the need of changes in society and health care provisions.
- Advance evidence-based research and education in occupational therapy.
What’s Hot and Happening in 2012!
Strong and Effective Advocacy
- We’re immersed in the OT practice act amendments – working on your behalf with lobbyists, lawyers and legislators to ensure our amended practice act gets put on the agenda and voted on.
- OTA supervision – NYSOTA is working with the State Board for Occupational Therapy to discuss regulations that will ensure occupational therapy assistants receive the supervision they deserve and need.
- Reimbursement issues – we are constantly monitoring the legislation and regulation documents to ensure that occupational therapy reimbursement is supported. A new Governor who wants to overhaul the health care system, especially related to rates. We’re watching your back!
- An annual Lobby Day in Albany to bring OT to the attention of legislators.
Professional Development
- Terrific educational programs – locally at each district {check out district pages for event information and dates} and through NYSOTA’s Annual State Conference and Expo - the fall conference will be in Rochester November 9-11, 2012. NYSOTA is an AOTA approved provider of CEU’s – come to us for your continuing education needs.
Networking
- 8 districts to ensure network opportunities on a local level. Each district offers the opportunity for leadership positions, or just to get together with professional friends and share ideas and concerns.
Effective Communication and Participation
- 2 Newsletters and 2 News Briefs every fiscal year with district and statewide news – always including a legislative update.
- An electronic e-update every month to keep you informed of the activities of NYSOTA.
- A renovation of the NYSOTA website with more accessible information and ease of use. www.nysota.org
- A Facebook Page that offers networking, current news, and contact information (www.facebook.com/myNYSOTA)
- NYSOTA can offer your business low-cost high-exposure targeted marketing opportunities through our web, print, and conference venues. We can help you to identify your marketing needs and create a marketing package to fit your budget and objectives.
Professional Responsibility
- Participating and supporting NYSOTA is a basic responsibility to ensure that you are prepared to provide the best care for our clients and to ensure that OT remains a strong, viable profession for those who will need our services in the future.
- And starting in the 2012/2013 fiscal year, a much bigger emphasis on member services.
