Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
About The Position
A Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) provides occupational therapy services to students with disabilities ages 3–22 under the direction and supervision of a registered occupational therapist. Services include assisting with intervention, progress monitoring, and documentation. The COTA helps students acquire functional performance skills needed to participate in and benefit from the educational environment and supports their ability to function independently. The role works collaboratively with students, teachers, parents, and educational staff to support therapy goals, classroom participation, transitions, and the appropriate use of adaptive equipment. Salary is based on the salary schedule and/or commensurate with experience and education.
Requirements
- Ohio Occupational Therapy Assistant Board License.
- Ohio State Board of Education registration as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in pediatrics preferred.
Responsibilities
- Consult with the supervising therapist about implementation and status of therapy goals, including feeding programs, positioning, and equipment.
- Contribute to progress reports and help collect data for IEPs.
- Help students transfer newly acquired skills to the classroom and home by working supportively and collaboratively with students, teachers, and parents.
- Participate as a team member in transitioning students into and out of educational and/or therapy programs.
- Serve as a resource for classroom teachers on strategies, adaptations, and resource materials.
- Assist in monitoring work and school environments for accessibility.
- Construct, modify, and maintain adaptive equipment for positioning, activities of daily living, vocational, and classroom use.
- Help ensure equipment is used safely and properly, is constructed correctly, and remains in good working order.
- Help identify individual student needs and assist the occupational therapist in monitoring those needs.
- Help instruct educational staff on adaptive equipment, positioning programs, and integrating therapy goals into classroom and academic activities.
- Ensure proper positioning and handling techniques are carried out across all environments.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare and submit required reports.
- Help maintain an inventory of equipment and be accountable for the proper care and use of therapy equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
