Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Allegheny Intermediate Unit•Homestead, PA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) will attend, participate in, and/or review information to discuss results of required evaluations and IEP reports. The COTA will implement individual, group, classroom, and consultative services as appropriate to meet the needs of students in their educational programs. This role involves scheduling students effectively and efficiently to receive occupational therapy services, utilizing best practices, evidence-based research, and appropriate materials to implement therapeutic services. The COTA will consult with educational and other therapy staff, and parents regarding occupational therapy needs and services in schools. Maintaining working student files in accordance with department procedures, completing all documentation within required timelines, and preparing and completing ACCESS billing for eligible students are key responsibilities. The COTA will monitor and document student progress based on data collection information and submit current treatment schedules and updates as needed to administration. Ensuring and maintaining student confidentiality and protecting student data in accordance with HIPAA/FERPA regulations and AIU policy is crucial. The role requires demonstrating familiarity with email, word documents, excel, and online IEP writing systems. The COTA will advise AIU administrative staff of caseload trends, district needs, and specific student concerns in a timely manner. This position requires working collaboratively and in accordance with practice act and licensure regulations with supervising occupational therapist/s. Attending staff meetings, in-services, and serving on staff committees as required are also part of the role.

Requirements

Valid PA Occupational Therapist Assistant License
Valid Occupational Therapist Assistant Degree
Pediatric school based experience preferred.
Excellent organizational skills, initiative, and an ability to work with limited supervision
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel and Outlook, and willingness to experiment and work with new technologies
Ability and experience working as a member of a team
Self-motivator, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative, and responsible
Ability to travel.
Ability to comply with the AIU Conduct policy
Current Act 114, Act 34, Act 151 and NSOR Clearances required prior to an offer (Must be dated within 1 year of hire date).
School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.

Responsibilities

Attend, participate in, and/or review information to discuss results of required evaluations and IEP reports.
Implement individual, group, classroom, consultative services as appropriate to meet the needs of students in their educational programs.
Schedule students effectively, efficiently to receive occupational therapy services.
Utilize best practices; evidence based research, and appropriate materials to implement therapeutic services.
Consult with educational and other therapy staff, parents regarding occupational therapy needs and services in school.
Maintain working student files in accordance with department procedures.
Complete all documentation within required timelines.
Prepare and complete ACCESS billing for eligible students.
Monitor and document student progress based on data collection information.
Submit current treatment schedules and updates as needed to administration.
Ensure and maintain student confidentiality and protect student data in accordance with HIPAA/FERPA regulations and AIU policy.
Demonstrate familiarity with use of email, word documents, excel, and online IEP writing systems as required.
Advise AIU administrative staff of caseload trends, district needs, and specific student concerns in a timely manner.
Work collaboratively and in accordance with practice act and licensure regulations with supervising occupational therapist/s.
Attend staff meetings, in-services, and serve on staff committees as required.