Regional Occupational Therapy Assistant

National Heritage Academies • Commerce City, CO

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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)
• Previous experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, compassion, patience, adaptability, and attention to detail
• Ability to operate computer

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree