Position Title

Occupational Therapist Assistant

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Job Description

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) to join our dynamic team.  This position will provide assistance to students using strategies that maximize independence and learning in the school environment and help develop living skills.  

 The OTA will work under the direct supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to implement patient-specific treatment plans designed to help students recover, improve, and maintain the skills needed for daily living and working. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, possess excellent interpersonal skills, and be committed to promoting independence and quality of life for our patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the Implementation of Treatment Plans: Execute therapeutic interventions as established by the supervising OT, including purposeful activities and exercises designed to improve students' motor skills, strength, endurance, cognitive function, and daily living skills (ADLs/IADLs).
• Student Care and Documentation:
  • Monitor and document student performance, progress, and response to treatment, reporting any significant changes to the supervising OT promptly.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant student records and charts.  
  • Educate students and their families/caregivers on treatment procedures, home exercise programs, and adaptive equipment use.
• Assist in Collaboration and Communication:
  • Collaborate effectively with the supervising Occupational Therapist regarding student status, goal modifications, and progress planning.
  • Communicate professionally and compassionately with students, families, and other healthcare professionals (e.g., Physical Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists).
• Assist with Equipment and Environment:
  • Assist in the daily use and maintenance of adaptive equipment, orthotics, and splints.
  • Ensure a safe, clean, and organized treatment environment, including proper handling and cleaning of therapy tools and equipment.
• Professionalism: Adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as facility policies and ethical standards of practice set forth by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

Job Qualifications

Qualifications

• Current NYS Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure/certification required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a COTA preferred, however, new graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Skills: Proven ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and demonstrate strong clinical reasoning skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred applicants will have experience working with special education students in an education setting. Candidates with relevant experience in pediatrics and acute rehabilitation settings are encouraged to apply.

This role requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and kneeling. The OTA must be able to lift and transfer patients and equipment, which may require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Application Procedure

In addition to your online RecruitFront application, please scan and upload supporting documentation including cover letter, license, resume and letters of reference.

Job Category

Instructional

Job Location

Multiple Locations

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