Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Job Description:

Position Description:

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant has the primary responsibility to implement the therapeutic program prescribed by the occupational therapist to qualifying clients. They work closely with the OTR to develop therapy plans and goals for individual clients, monitor progress of the clients, consult on ABA programming, and provide education to parents and caregivers. As a member of the Clinical Staff and Occupational Therapy team, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistance upholds the organization’s core values, respect, and teamwork within the center.

Qualified candidates will enjoy working with children, demonstrate excellent communication skills, be well organized, flexible, patient, and dependable. They will be highly motivated, naturally take initiative, be willing to learn, remain curious, and look to make a larger, positive impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implements the individualized therapeutic program prescribed by the Occupational Therapist based on goals and objectives
• Assist occupational therapist in determining the extent to which goals and objectives are being met by collecting and maintaining data on individual client goals and exchanging information about clients with occupational therapist.
• Assist Occupational Therapist in formulating new goals
• Maintain at least 80% productivity (billable) per week
• Consults with team through gathering and sharing information at team meetings. Utilizes task analysis to suggest techniques to the team regarding participation in occupations including but not limited to play, feeding, activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, and school-readiness.
• Ensure client programming is ethical, appropriately individualized, and provided with integrity
• Update progress reports for assigned clients
• Properly document all activities according to professional and funder guidelines
• Keep current with professional literature, research, and best practices
• Participate in coordination of care with ABA and Speech services
• Maintain relationships with parents of current clients and conduct caregiver collaboration and training sessions
• Conduct clinical presentations to staff to promote collaboration and skill development
• Attend clinical staff meetings
• Attend collaboration meetings with BCBAs
• Promote Bierman Autism Centers within the community

Basic & Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry clients who are least 30 pounds
• Must have hearing ability sufficient to evaluate client’s speech
• Must be willing and able to restrain/hold/transport and utilize quick body movements as indicated in the Behavior Support Plan in the course of working with children with challenging behavior
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures including kneeling, squatting, crouching, crawling, sitting, standing, bending, for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to walk and run to chase clients and maintain a three-foot distance at all times
• Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to attend to basic needs such as feeding, diapering, toileting, and dressing
• Must have manual dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic device functions for data collection
• Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication though computer, electronic devices, and paper means.
• Must be able to take written data and transfer to electronic files or data base systems
• Must be able to maintain prolonged periods of working on a computer while sitting at a desk or on the floor
• Must be able to assemble, clean and maintain therapy space including toys and furniture
• Must be able to administer medication to clients

Job Requirements:

• Current COTA Certification
• Current Licensure in States of Practice
• Strong organization, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Excellent written and oral communication with colleagues, direct reports, and caregivers
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Must be detail oriented
• Be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the team across the organization
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Must have knowledge of MacOS and be comfortable operating in a primarily MacOS environment
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s technology platforms
• Ability to maintain required licensure to practice while employed.

Job Type: Hourly, Part-Time

Pay is competitive and based on candidate qualifications and experience.

If so, apply today! We can’t wait to review your application and for you to join our team!

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