Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Adelphi Staffing•Taylors, SC
•Onsite
About The Position
Adelphi is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide school-based occupational therapy support services to students with disabilities at a school in Greenville, South Carolina. The COTA will deliver direct and consultative occupational therapy services under the direction of a supervising Occupational Therapist, assist students with progress toward IEP goals, complete required documentation, and collaborate with school-based teams to support the District’s occupational therapy program.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited occupational therapy program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association
- Valid South Carolina Occupational Therapy license/certification applicable to COTA practice
- Current certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
- Minimum of three years of experience in pediatric occupational therapy
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and consultative occupational therapy services to students across school locations in accordance with each student’s IEP and under the direction of the Occupational Therapist
- Collaborate with the Supervising Occupational Therapist and IEP team members to support student progress toward IEP goals
- Complete required documentation in compliance with AOTA standards, South Carolina licensure requirements, Medicaid requirements, and District procedures
- Support implementation of the District’s occupational therapy program as a related service for students with disabilities
- Participate in school-based collaboration, consultation, and service planning as directed
- Serve as a clinical supervisor to assigned OTA college students, as applicable
- Coordinate with the Supervising Occupational Therapist, Lead Occupational Therapist, and Director of Speech Therapy regarding service delivery and student needs
- Maintain professional conduct and comply with all District policies, safety standards, and applicable laws and regulations
- Complete training on District procedures and software programs, as required after vendor contract award
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervising Occupational Therapist, Lead Occupational Therapist, and/or Director of Speech Therapy
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
