Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
About The Position
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team in a clinic-based setting. Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the COTA will assist in implementing individualized treatment plans designed to help children and patients improve functional skills, independence, and participation in daily activities. The ideal candidate is patient, organized, and passionate about supporting individuals in achieving their developmental, educational, and functional goals in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Requirements
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
- Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist
- Patient
- Organized
- Passionate about supporting individuals in achieving their developmental, educational, and functional goals
Responsibilities
- Evaluates, remediates, and provides consultative assistance to professional staff to school districts and/or parents on perceptual/sensory motor, fine motor adaptive equipment, including augmentative communication and feeding that impede a student's/client's effective functioning in the community.
- Investigates case situations and presents information to multi-disciplinary team, and other professional staff, on students/client's background pertinent to diagnosis and treatment.
- Help students/clients respond constructively to intervention and treatment within either the school or clinic setting, and to facilitate the transition back into the school district or other setting.
- Assists in the evaluation of students/clients upon entrance to the program.
- Conducts individual or group therapy programs to remediate sensory motor, functional or other related disorders.
- Plans, directs, and conducts remedial programs to improve student's/client's functional skills and facilitate learning within the therapeutic program as the need arises.
- Coordinates with supervisor to determine diagnostic needs and OT materials used throughout Accel.
- Coordinates with supervisor to ensure that all Therapy Department equipment is serviced and maintained.
- Performs related duties, special assignments and projects as required by the Therapy Supervisor.
Benefits
- Health Insurance- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance and Supplemental Insurance Options
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Sick Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Health Savings Account (HSA) options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
