Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Company: Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit 21
Location: Schnecksville
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Openings as of 6/21/2022force display?True Openings as of
6/21/2022+ Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant JobID: 1013+ +
Position Type: SUPPORT STAFF 10 OR 12 MONTH/ CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL
THERAPY ASSISTANT + Date Posted: 7/26/2021 + Location:
Schnecksville, PA+ + - - Position Definition: The person filling
this position will provide occupational therapy treatments and
therapy in accordance with the student's Individual Education Plan,
assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine
functions and activity programs, and document progress of
treatment. Relationship: The Certified Occupational Therapy
Assistant (COTA) shall be directly responsible to the Supervisor of
Special Education. Qualifications: Education/Experience: + Valid
certification of the National Board of Certification in
Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) as a Certified Occupational Therapy
Assistant, required+ Valid PA Licensure as an Occupational Therapy
Assistant, required+ Associate Degree from an accredited OTA
program, required Skills/Knowledge: + Demonstrates advanced
computer skills, including a thorough knowledge of Windows and the
Microsoft Office Suite and proficient use of departmental Computer
Software.+ Demonstrates the ability to work in a team environment.+
Demonstrates the ability to maintain complete confidentiality.+
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated by
patience, understanding, and congeniality.+ Demonstrates excellent
oral and written communication skills.+ Demonstrates the ability to
organize, plan, and manage job responsibilities in order to
complete assignments with minimal supervision.+ Demonstrates the
ability to complete tasks with attention to detail and accuracy.+
Demonstrates the ability to make professional decisions.+
Demonstrates the ability to apply knowledge of occupational therapy
treatments and activities.+ Demonstrates self-motivation as it
relates to staying current with occupational therapy techniques and
treatments.+ Demonstrates an understanding of the tools,
techniques, and technology used for school-based therapy.+
Proficient in the use of tools and technology related to, but not
limited to, occupational therapy.+ Demonstrates cultural
sensitivity to a diverse student population and diverse
stakeholders.+ Attends work regularly at assigned work hours
subject to lawful leave rights and responsibilities.+ Demonstrates
the skills to provide the highest level of customer service with
patience and knowledge of the Department's services. Physical: +
Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, reach, and communicate
(vision, hearing, and speech) to effectively carry out functions,
duties, and responsibilities. + Ability to independently ambulate
in and around work areas.+ Ability to travel to and from assigned
work locations without employer support.+ Ability to exhibit
appropriate manual dexterity to effectively carry out functions,
duties, and responsibilities.+ Ability to conduct a safety
restraint protocol which requires:+ a normal degree of
flexibility;+ the ability to stand, walk, run, and shuffle for at
least several minutes;+ the ability to kneel on one and two knees
and then stand up;+ the ability to bend the trunk at 45 degrees and
twist to either side;+ the ability to grasp firmly and raise hands
above the head;+ the ability to learn and correctly demonstrate
multi-step physical skills Authority: The Certified Occupational
Therapy Assistant (COTA) will have the authority to perform all
functions listed below in accordance with established policies and
procedures. Functions/Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
function/duty/responsibility at acceptable standards. In accordance
with both state and/or federal law, reasonable accommodations will
be considered upon employee request. Essential: + Executes
prescribed educational-based therapy recommendations and programs
for students developed by the Occupational Therapist.+ Develops and
implements research-based educationally relevant interventions.+
Reevaluates students annually in accordance with CLIU procedures.+
Participates in the development of the student's IEP or 504 Plan
pertinent to occupational therapy. + Attends IEP and other student
mandated meetings.+ Follows the program established in the IEP or
504 Plan.+ Conducts educationally relevant individual and/or group
occupational therapy sessions, in accordance with the Occupational
Therapist treatment plan.+ Provides consultation to parents and/or
teachers informally through phone or individual meetings or
formally through workshops, parent program meetings, or in-service
programs in conjunction with the OTR.+ Collaborates effectively
with student IEP teams.+ Communicates and collaborates effectively
with CLIU staff, district staff, and parents.+ Completes necessary
documentation for medical ACCESS and school-based medical ACCESS
within the timeframe required.+ Completes necessary documentation
and reports relating to ongoing provision of therapy, including,
but not limited to, monthly statistics, individual session notes,
and progress summaries and data collection within deadline
requirements.+ Maintains and stores current electronic files for
each student.+ Follows work schedule as approved by the Supervisor
of Special Programs and Services.+ Maintains ITT requirements for
assigned caseload.+ Provides OTR with caseload updates throughout
the school year for data verification.+ Provides supervisory
shadowing for OTA students for field work placement as needed.
Secondary: + Provides training to student, teacher, and
parent/guardian in the proper use of device or equipment, as well
as occupational therapy techniques.+ Assists in mentoring COTA
students in clinical work experience.+ Provides supervision to OTA
Fieldwork I and II students under the guidance of OTR/L.+
Participates in in-service training and continuing education
experiences as deemed necessary by the Supervisor of Special
Programs and Services.+ This Job Description in no way states or
implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the
employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to
perform other duties as assigned. Email To A Friend Print
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