CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program, resulting in an Associate's degree or at least 60 college credits.
• Requires Occupational Therapist Assistant Certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• A valid COTA license from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
• Responsibility of employee to obtain and maintain all training(s), certificate(s), approval(s), etc. and provide documentation to the business office before expiration date of said document(s).
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
• Required to have a physical presence at the designated job site each scheduled work day.
• Must have regular and reliable job attendance, performance, and the physical ability to do the job.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Perform therapeutic treatments as outlined and under the guidance of the occupational therapist.
• Maintain records and reports regarding contact and evaluations with students and other providers.
• Evaluate, fit, and adjust students' equipment/splints appropriately.
• Maintain therapy equipment and purchase appropriate equipment for department.
• Prepare treatment areas and equipment for treatment.
• Research and order new equipment, as needed, for treatment.
• Prepare physician prescriptions at beginning of every year and keep updated throughout the year.
• Repair, adjust, adapt, clean, and maintain equipment.
• Observe child's progress and report to therapist with suggestions for treatment advancement.
• Appropriately documents progress toward identified objectives.
• Communicate student status and needs to the student, the student's family, teachers, and other professionals.
• Maintain therapy files on each child which includes student data, goals, objectives, and progress/assessment reports.
• Schedule children according to times listed on the child's IEPC.
• Keep student attendance/Medicaid records.
• Educate teachers, other professionals, and family members about occupational therapy.
• Attend IEP's and necessary meetings.
• Make appropriate referrals to other members of the educational support team.
• Exhibit positive personal, professional, work ethic and high motivation through consistent demonstration of professional work behavior.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the St. Joseph County ISD administrators.

Reports To: Special Education Supervisor

Performance Appraisals: Special Education Supervisor

Terms Of Employment: 191-day position. Salary and conditions of employment are determined by the Board of Education.