Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Allegheny Intermediate Unit•Homestead, PA

35d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) will provide occupational therapy services to students within their educational programs. This role involves implementing therapeutic services, maintaining student files, completing documentation and billing, and collaborating with a supervising occupational therapist and other educational staff. The COTA will also be responsible for monitoring student progress and advising administrative staff on caseload trends and student concerns.

Requirements

Valid PA Occupational Therapist Assistant License
Valid Occupational Therapist Assistant Degree
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.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric school based experience preferred.

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.