Occupational Therapy Assistant- Multiple Locations

Job Description

Job Description

School-based OTPs are needed in the following areas of Virginia: Emporia, Hopewell, Heathsville, & Machipongo

The Occupational Therapy Assistant functions as a member on a student’s educational team to provide comprehensive treatment of impaired fine motor skills, gross motor skills, visual motor integration, sensory processing skills, self-care, and other activities of daily living in pre-school and school age children that limit a child’s ability to access their school and participate with their peers. The candidate must possess a working knowledge of treatment practices, evidence-based research, recommended best practices, adaptations for access to the school environment, and expected roles and responsibilities of an Occupational Therapy Assistant within a school environment.

The OTA will:

1.      Utilize current evidence-based practices to a treat impaired fine motor, gross motor, visual-motor integration, self-help, and sensory processing skills

2.      Comply with special education services within federal state/county procedural guidelines

3.      In conjunction with the supervising OT, the OTA will participate in the development and implementation of IEP's for those students identified as having a disability as a related service and as a member of an interdisciplinary team

4.      Provide ethical and evidence-based treatment

5.      Communicate and consult with students, parents, educators, administrators, and outside agency professionals.

Requirements:

1.      A valid degree in Occupational Therapy

2.      A valid state licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant Professions

At AIS, all members of our administrative team come from special education backgrounds and are committed to seeing that all students succeed. We have a reputation for success that supports consistent partnerships with school districts in multiple states. We are committed to ensuring the highest quality professionals are matched with placement options that allow them to thrive. Come see why so many districts and professionals choose to partner with us year after year!

Company Description

At AIS, all members of our administrative team come from special education backgrounds and are committed to seeing that all students succeed. We have a reputation for success that supports consistent partnerships with school districts in multiple states. We are committed to ensuring the highest quality professionals are matched with placement options that allow them to thrive. Come see why so many districts and professionals choose to partner with us year after year!