Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

The certified occupational therapist assistant provides services to students with exceptional educational needs under the supervision of an occupational therapist. They follow a service plan developed by the occupational therapist to improve, develop, restore, or maintain students' active participation in self-maintenance, work, leisure, and play in educational environments under state and federal law and regulations, they strive to improve, develop, restore, or maintain students' active participation in self-maintenance, work, and play in educational environments. They are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in their interactions with students and colleagues and ensure that all students receive high-quality services regardless of their backgrounds.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists in data collection and evaluations

Provides direct service according to a written treatment plan that the occupational therapist develops

Recommends treatment modifications to the occupational therapist based on students’ needs

Adapts environments tools, materials, and materials according to students’ needs

Communicates and interacts with the other team members, school personnel, and families, in collaboration with an occupational therapist

Maintains treatment areas, equipment, and supply inventory as the service plan requires

Maintains records and documentation as the service plan requires

Participates in policy and procedure development, in collaboration with an occupational therapist

QUALIFICATIONS

Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy or had graduated from a program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association or has completed educational preparation deemed equivalent by the Commissioner of Public Health

Successfully completed not less than 24 weeks of supervised field work experience at a recognized educational institution or training program approved by the educational institution

Successfully completed an examination prescribed by the Commissioner

2-3 years’ experience in pediatrics and / or school settings

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Licensed by the Public Health Department with a title of Occupational Therapy Assistant