Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)- School-Based

LLA Therapy • Elyria, OH

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About The Position

LLA Therapy is hiring a school-based Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide ongoing treatment to an assigned caseload and support students in school settings. The role works in collaboration with a supervising Occupational Therapist, school personnel, and families to deliver and monitor individualized treatment plans. Responsibilities include documenting student progress and treatment effects, meeting school deadlines and procedures, participating in IEP and ETR meetings, maintaining therapy-minute records, and completing Medicaid billing. LLA Therapy describes a collaborative school-services environment with mentoring and support, shared resources, and tools for therapy professionals.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program at an accredited college or university.
• Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in Ohio.
• Valid driver’s license.
• FBI and BCI background check; these can be completed upon hire.
• Professional liability insurance, recommended by the governing body.
• Positive and goal-oriented, willing to accept new assignments, and able to work well with others.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment emphasizing teamwork, customer service, and safe working practices.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Compatibility with the company culture and core values.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing treatment to an assigned caseload.
• Communicate and collaborate with the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Document, monitor, and analyze patient progress and treatment effects.
• Communicate about individualized treatment plans, educate families, and provide family training.
• Regularly document, monitor, analyze, and report student progress and treatment effects in accordance with school deadlines and procedures.
• Attend IEP and ETR meetings and report evaluation findings and therapy recommendations in family-friendly language.
• Collaborate and communicate with school personnel and families to support a positive, supportive, and learning culture.
• Maintain and document ongoing therapy minutes and report due dates.
• Complete Medicaid billing in accordance with school deadlines and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with a competitive Safe Harbor match
• Career development stipend
• Paid time off
• Seven paid holidays
• Free Employee Assistance Program services
• Ongoing focus on team building and positive employee experience
• Wellness Program
• Mentoring and support
• Shared therapy resources, templates, goal banks, and membership to online therapy tools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree