Occupational Therapy Assistant at Mountain View Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies•Colorado Springs, CO

74d•$24 - $30

About The Position

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) supports the Occupational Therapists by providing treatments and procedures to students who have been determined to require occupational therapy as a related service in the school environment. The OT Assistant may also do routine tasks, such as preparing treatment rooms, under the direction of Occupational Therapists.

Requirements

Successfully complete an associate's or bachelor's degree from an occupational therapy assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).
State licensure from the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
Special authorization from the Colorado Department of Education (CDE)
Strong interpersonal communication skills, compassion, patience, adaptability, and attention to detail
Ability to operate computer
Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
This position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Guide students in therapeutic activities, such as exercises to improve motor skills and functional abilities.
Lead children who have disabilities in play activities that promote coordination, socialization, and meeting developmental milestones.
Teach students new ways of accomplishing everyday tasks.
Instruct students in the use of special equipment—for example, showing a student how to use adaptive devices to simplify meal preparation.
Record student progress, report to occupational therapists, and other administrative tasks.
Additional duties as assigned.