Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (CotaOta)

Norfolk, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/OTA) works under the general supervision of an Occupational Therapist(s). In addition the COTAs delivery of services is directly supervised by a Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTL). COTAs under the supervision of OTL provide quality school-based occupational therapy services which includes but is not limited to interventions IEP planning and implementation discharge planning related documentation and communication between teachers teacher assistants related service providers and families. Professional judgement and clinical knowledge are used to develop individualized programming based on occupational performance deficits and educational necessity in the areas of student role social interactions process skills self-regulation and sensory processing positioning for function visual and fine motor skills graphic communication self-care leisure/play and community integration/work based on the AOTA Practice Framework.

QUALIFICATIONS

Have successfully completed and graduated with an associates degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant professional program recognized by NBCOT and have completed fieldwork requirements.
Possess or maintain a license issued by the Virginia Board of Medicine as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Prefer two years of experience as an occupational therapy assistant preferably in school system or other pediatric practice setting. Knowledge and experience with autism is beneficial.
Must possess a valid drivers license and a means to transport self to varied school sites.
Must have the physical ability to perform duties of itinerant OTA involving standing walking lifting carrying bending kneeling reaching pushing pulling and manipulating general tools and general OTA must be capable of exerting 20-50 lbs. of force to move objects equipment and/or students (i.e. transfers/lift).
Visual and hearing acuity need to be sufficient to assess and document students safety and abilities.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.*

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

As assigned by or in conjunction with the OTL participates in multidisciplinary meetings to integrate findings with other disciplines offer recommendations and develop individual education plans and intervention plans to achieve IEP goals.
Provides targeted evidence-based therapeutic intervention to facilitate student participation and occupational performance within the school environment with consideration of safety and effective pacing and time management.
Consults with the school-based team to achieve student outcomes.
Adapts and modifies environments equipment and materials including assistive technology; and provides training to instructional staff to meet individual student needs that help students function as independently as possible.
Educates student educational personnel and family to facilitate skills in areas of occupation as well as health maintenance and safety.
Monitors and gathers data on the effects of occupational therapy intervention and collaborates with supervising OTL on the need to continue modify or discontinue intervention.
Documents occupational therapy services to ensure accountability of service provision.
Demonstrates knowledge of the federal state local legislation regulations policies and procedures that mandate and guide occupational therapy practice in schools.
May assist with the gathering of informal and formal assessments information as for OT Evaluations.
May contribute to student intervention plans developed by OTL.
Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. attendance intervention notes correspondences treatment plans reports etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities providing written reference and/or conveying information.
Demonstrates professional moral and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions
Takes responsibility for and participates in a meaningful and continuous process of professional development that results in the enhancement of student learning.
Works in a collegial and collaborative manner with supervising OTL peers school personnel and the community to promote and support student learning.
Provides service to the profession SECEP and the community.
Performs related work as required.

Required Experience:

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JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/OTA) works under the general supervision of an Occupational Therapist(s). In addition the COTAs delivery of services is directly supervised by a Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTL). COTAs under the supervision of OTL provide quality school-ba...

JOB DESCRIPTION

QUALIFICATIONS

Have successfully completed and graduated with an associates degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant professional program recognized by NBCOT and have completed fieldwork requirements.
Possess or maintain a license issued by the Virginia Board of Medicine as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Prefer two years of experience as an occupational therapy assistant preferably in school system or other pediatric practice setting. Knowledge and experience with autism is beneficial.
Must possess a valid drivers license and a means to transport self to varied school sites.
Must have the physical ability to perform duties of itinerant OTA involving standing walking lifting carrying bending kneeling reaching pushing pulling and manipulating general tools and general OTA must be capable of exerting 20-50 lbs. of force to move objects equipment and/or students (i.e. transfers/lift).
Visual and hearing acuity need to be sufficient to assess and document students safety and abilities.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.*

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

As assigned by or in conjunction with the OTL participates in multidisciplinary meetings to integrate findings with other disciplines offer recommendations and develop individual education plans and intervention plans to achieve IEP goals.
Provides targeted evidence-based therapeutic intervention to facilitate student participation and occupational performance within the school environment with consideration of safety and effective pacing and time management.
Consults with the school-based team to achieve student outcomes.
Adapts and modifies environments equipment and materials including assistive technology; and provides training to instructional staff to meet individual student needs that help students function as independently as possible.
Educates student educational personnel and family to facilitate skills in areas of occupation as well as health maintenance and safety.
Monitors and gathers data on the effects of occupational therapy intervention and collaborates with supervising OTL on the need to continue modify or discontinue intervention.
Documents occupational therapy services to ensure accountability of service provision.
Demonstrates knowledge of the federal state local legislation regulations policies and procedures that mandate and guide occupational therapy practice in schools.
May assist with the gathering of informal and formal assessments information as for OT Evaluations.
May contribute to student intervention plans developed by OTL.
Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. attendance intervention notes correspondences treatment plans reports etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities providing written reference and/or conveying information.
Demonstrates professional moral and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions
Takes responsibility for and participates in a meaningful and continuous process of professional development that results in the enhancement of student learning.
Works in a collegial and collaborative manner with supervising OTL peers school personnel and the community to promote and support student learning.
Provides service to the profession SECEP and the community.
Performs related work as required.