Per Diem Occupational Therapist/COTA

CAPS Collaborative•Westminster, MA

4d•$36 - $49

About The Position

CAPS Collaborative is seeking a per diem/substitute Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide occupational therapy services to students in a supportive, collaborative educational environment. Services include assessment, intervention, program planning and implementation, discharge planning, and communication, using direct and consultative approaches in accordance with each student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP). CAPS Collaborative partners with districts to provide high-quality programs and services and to support students' transition to the least restrictive environment in their home school district. The organization emphasizes exceptional educational opportunities, responsiveness to district needs, quality, integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability, and cost-effective decision-making.

Requirements

Licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals.
Practice in accordance with the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.
Understand the special education process and the occupational therapist's role in the educational environment.
Ability to work independently and seek appropriate resources and support.
Strong management, written communication, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds multiple times during the work day.
Ability to frequently carry items weighing up to 15 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
Ability to squat, bend, kneel, reach, jump, and run as needed throughout the work day.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and monitor interventions in accordance with each student's IEP, addressing areas such as academic performance, motor functioning, positioning, daily living, play and leisure, and vocational skills.
Collaborate with other disciplines on evaluation, educational program planning, and service delivery to promote shared understanding of student performance, strengths, and needs.
Conduct screenings and evaluations using functional, behavioral, and standardized assessments, checklists, skilled observation, records review, and interviews.
Prepare comprehensive written evaluation reports describing student strengths and barriers to participation in the educational environment, and use findings to guide program development and evidence-based intervention.
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings, make recommendations, and develop IEPs.
Develop evidence-based intervention plans to achieve IEP goals.
Assess and make environmental or other adaptations that support students' access to and participation in the educational environment.
Coordinate and participate in equipment and orthotic clinics, and provide required documentation to third-party payers.
Train special education teachers, paraprofessional staff, and others as appropriate to support carryover of activities, positioning, and adaptations.
Monitor and reassess intervention effects and determine whether intervention should continue, change, or stop.
Document occupational therapy services for accountability and, as appropriate, reimbursement standards.
Maintain clinical and administrative records in accordance with professional standards, state guidelines, and agency requirements.
Supervise certified occupational therapy assistants in accordance with state guidelines.
Follow federal and state legislation, regulations, and policies affecting occupational therapy practice.
Provide fieldwork education and supervision to occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant students.
Use professional literature, evidence-based research, and continuing education to inform practice decisions.
Use the AOTA Code of Ethics to guide ethical decision-making.
Prioritize and schedule work tasks independently.
Maintain professional boundaries and student and staff confidentiality within the educational team.
Stay informed about current literature and resources, and participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities.