Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Are you looking for meaningful work that provides moments of happiness each day? Do you thrive in a role where you can be part of a team of education and therapeutic professionals supporting measurable success for students? Do you seek a position that will allow you to expand your skills? If yes, this may be the job for you!

The Monarch School of New England (Rochester, New Hampshire) offers a close-knit, collaborative, and deeply supportive team. We value growth, celebrate progress (big and small), and show up each day for our students and for each other. This is a place where you can build your skills, follow your interests, and make a real difference in the lives of our students. For more than fifty years, the Monarch School of New England (MSNE) has provided unlimited possibilities for students with special needs – supporting them to reach their greatest potential. It brings individuals with intellectual, physical, medical, and behavioral disabilities into the mainstream of everyday life.

*Job Description*

JOB TITLE: *Certified* *Occupational Therapist Assistant*

JOB SUMMARY: Assists an Occupational Therapist by completing all assigned therapeutic and consultative services required by the school districts and documented in Individual Education Plans (IEP).

EDUCATION: Completion of an accredited COTA academic program and licensed as a COTA with the National Board of Occupational Therapy and the States of NH and Maine.

EXPERIENCE: One year of experience working with children with significant and multiple disabilities providing therapeutic support.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Free of restrictions which would limit the use of the body as it relates to the repetitive lifting of weight up to 50 pounds, and physical management of student consistent with CPI training.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid driver's license, Obtain and maintain certification in First Aid, CPR, and CPI. Participate in professional development as determined by supervisor. Have or obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Provides group and individual therapy sessions for students requiring services as documented in the student's IEP, in partnership with the Occupational Therapist.

2. Completes all documentation, including daily notes, Medicaid documentation, and units of service billing.

3. Works closely with all staff in providing training and developing therapeutic activities for each student receiving services.

4. Contributes information needed for records and student progress reports.

5. Attends staff meetings and in-service trainings.

6. Performs other duties as assigned by the Occupational Therapist as outlined in the scope of practice.

SUPERVISOR: Occupational Therapist(s)

WORK SCHEDULE: Compensation is based on 7 hours per day, 207 days per year.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 403(b)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Tuition reimbursement
Medical Specialty:
* Pediatrics

License/Certification:
* Occupational Therapist Assistant license in NH and ME (Required)

Work Location: In person