Certified Occupational Therapist

Crystal Springs Inc.•Freetown, MA

5d•$85,280 - $94,640

About The Position

The Certified Occupational Therapist (COTA) works in Crystal Springs’ children’s program, providing direct treatment and serving as an active member of an interdisciplinary team. The role supports individualized therapeutic programming and school-based services, including occupational therapy services required by students’ IEPs. The COTA implements protocols prescribed by an OTR/L, contributes to intervention planning, adapts activities within demonstrated competency and the school-based practice model, and coordinates with educational and residential staff. The position also involves maintaining accurate daily documentation and billing records, supporting student behavior plans, and participating in student meetings.

Requirements

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant studies.
Massachusetts licensure and NBCOT certification to practice as a COTA.
Effective conflict management and dispute resolution skills.
Ability to identify and solve problems by prioritizing needs, setting reasonable goals, creating a plan, and following through to completion.
Ability to plan, set, and implement schedules to complete daily tasks.
Ability to implement verbal and physical crisis intervention techniques (CPI) when necessary.
Ability to comply with student confidentiality regulations and protocols (HIPPA, as written in the posting).

Responsibilities

Provide direct treatment programs and participate in implementing comprehensive interdisciplinary therapeutic programs tailored to individual needs.
Implement treatment protocols prescribed by an OTR/L and seek clarification when necessary.
Provide input into intervention plans and select meaningful activities based on students’ needs and priorities.
Implement and modify therapeutic activities and interventions consistent with demonstrated competency, student goals, and the school-based practice model.
Establish and maintain a predictable schedule for direct and consultative occupational therapy services required by students’ IEPs.
Collect accurate session data, document results daily, maintain current billing and records, and write concise reports.
Provide behavioral reinforcement consistent with each student’s developmental age, preferences, and behavior plan.
Model and instruct staff in strategies outlined in students’ current IEPs to improve performance.
Consult with classroom and residential staff on integrating occupational therapy techniques into daily routines.
Participate in the educational team by attending and contributing to student meetings.