2026-2027 Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Job Location:
Weatherford, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Occupational Therapy Assistant Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt
Reports to: Director of Special Education/Occupational Date Revised:
Therapist
Dept./School: Assigned Campus(es)
Primary Purpose:
Provide direct occupational therapy services under the supervision of a licensed occupational
therapist.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Associates degree in occupational therapy or equivalent
Valid Texas license as an occupational therapy assistant issued by the Texas Board of Occupational
Therapy Examiners (TBOTE)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to implement occupational therapy treatment programs as specified by occupational therapy
plan of care
Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Experience:
Two months experience in occupational therapy and contact with school-age children
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Occupational Therapy Services
1. Provide occupational therapy services as specified in the occupational therapy plan of care.
2. Collect data according to established procedures to assist occupational therapist in screening
students as possible candidates for occupational therapy services.
3. Assist occupational therapist to revise short-term patient goals.
4. Assist with instructing teachers staff and parents in use of adaptive equipment assistive
technology programs or devices and integration of therapy goals into the educational program.
5. Interact with student patient regarding patients condition progress and/or achievement of goals
during each treatment session.
6. Communicate with parents regarding individual students as directed by the occupational therapist.
7. Attend planning meetings and participate in Admission Review and Dismissal Committee (ARD)
meetings as directed by the occupational therapist.
8. Assist with acquisition and maintenance of therapy equipment and supplies.
Clerical
9. Compile maintain and file reports records and other documents required including accurate
student records and patient progress notes.
Compliance
10. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws Texas Board of Occupational Therapy
Examiners State Board of Education rule and board policy. Comply with all district and campus
routines and regulations.
11. Maintain confidentiality.
12. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Special needs adaptive equipment; standard office equipment including computer
and peripherals
Posture: Frequent standing sitting kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking grasping/squeezing wrist flexion/extension
Lifting: Regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities;
controlling behavior through physical restraint; assisting nonambulatory students
Environment: Exposure to biological hazards bacteria and communicable diseases; may require
districtwide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Employee Evaluation
- HIPAA
- Data Collection
- HTTPS
- Physiology Knowledge
- Physio therapy
- Computer Literacy
- Patient Assessment
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Critical Care Experience
- Patient Service Experience
About Company
ESC Region 11 is a service organization and intermediary educational agency committed to serving the needs of educators and students.
