Occupational Therapy Assistant
Occupational Therapy Assistant
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01-09-2025
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Thank you for considering employment in the Georgetown Public mission is dedicated to educating all students to their fullest potential so that they may become responsible tolerant and successful individuals. There is an open position in the Georgetown Public :Occupational Therapy AssistantLOCATION: Georgetown Public SchoolsSUPERVISOR:Director of Student Services Occupational TherapistSTART DATE: as soon as possibleHOURS/WEEK:Twenty-five (25) hoursHOURLY RATE:$35.00 to $40.00 per hourDUTIES: An Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) implements treatment plans designed by a licensed Occupational Therapist to help patients develop recover and maintain daily living skills after illness injury or disability. Their duties include guiding patients through therapeutic exercises teaching the use of adaptive equipment documenting patient progress and educating families on care. OTAs provide hands-on care to children a school setting. Perform other related duties if needed and any other duties directed by the Director of Student Responsibilities:Deliver Treatment:Implement individualized plans created by an Occupational Therapist (OT) to help patients improve skills needed for daily activities. Provide Hands-On Care:Guide patients through therapeutic exercises and activities to enhance motor skills and cognitive function. Monitor and Document Progress:Observe patients performance during activities document their progress and report findings to the OT. Educate Patients and Families:Provide training and education on the treatment plan and techniques to promote self-sufficiency and encourage a patients recovery. Manage Therapy Sessions:Prepare treatment areas and equipment ensuring the environment is clean and ready for patient sessions. Collaborate with the Team:Work closely with the OT other healthcare specialists and patient families to coordinate care and make necessary adjustments to the treatment :State of Massachusetts licensure as an Occupational Therapy AssistantFamiliarity with a variety of equipment including computer softwareStrong communication skills Works cooperatively with co-workers demonstrating respect trust and mutual understanding and respect of the relationship between supervising occupational therapist and OTA. Establishes and maintains rapport with patients by recognizing others values and adapting interactions to build trust. Actively engaged in own professional development reflecting on opportunities for growth in collaboration with supervising occupational therapist and other resources. Organization time management flexibility and positive decisions based on objective principles and values. Must be able to work independently and make sound judgments as to prioritizing projects and takesMust be able to work with administration faculty and the public and follow oral/written directions as public school work or municipal experience TO:Please complete the application process through School SpringAPPLICATION DEADLINE:September 05 2025SALARY & BENEFITSEligible for health insurance
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