Occupational Therapist Assistant - Part-Time Or Full-Time

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, theCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides occupational therapy servicesincluding treatment, implementation, standardized assessment data, anddocumentation to students in the school setting.

Part-time or Full-time hours offered

Setting: School

Pay rate: $35/HR

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides interventions to impact the student’s functionalability (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbalcommunication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.) as delegated bythe Occupational Therapist
• Understands the role of therapy in the context of thestudent's age, total needs perspective and ability
• Participates in the ongoing assessment of the student’sschool environment for equipment needs, and the reduction of barriers or safetyrisks
• Teaches new skills or retrains students in once-familiardaily activities that have become difficult or unfamiliar due to illness orinjury
• Consistently reports to the Occupational Therapist regardingstudent progress/status to promote modification of treatment program and anyadverse outcomes
• Maintains timely, legible, and efficient studentdocumentation
• Notes remain concise, pertinent and meet district andpractice documentation standards
• Instructs student in the use of various types of adaptiveequipment and/or splints to improve function
• Ensures equipment is in good working order
• May utilize physical agents, including but not limited toheat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage
• Identifies student needs for other supportive services andnotifies the Occupational Therapist
• Reports student’s reactions(s) to treatment or change(s) incondition to the physician and Occupational Therapist
• Prepares and submits clinical progress-summaries based onthe progress toward goals and responses to treatment
• Participates in case conferences, meetings and in-serviceeducation
• Complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws andregulations regarding professional standards and practice standards
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• Current certification or licensure as an OccupationalTherapy Assistant in the state of practice
• Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy Assistantrequired
• One (1) year of experience as an Occupational TherapyAssistant preferred
• Pediatric experience preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
• Participation and completion of Maxim's Competency programwhen applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age