Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Job Description

Job Description

Kelly Pediatric Therapy is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide school-based services to a local school district in Kennett Square, PA. 

This role is 5 days a week from 8:30am to 3pm.

Must have experience in a classroom setting with students with developmental disabilities.

Perks:

• Kelly Pediatric Therapy offers job stability and growth through advanced career opportunities.
• We offer competitive rates with reimbursement for documentation, meeting attendance, and report writing.
• This is a 1099 Independent contracting position, allowing for greater flexibility. 
• Kelly Pediatric Therapy provides consistent on-site and off-site mentorship with Clinical Directors and Team Leaders.
• School-Based Academy: We provide the support and community a new School-Based therapist needs to feel comfortable and be successful.
• Lending Library: Kelly Pediatric Therapy recognizes the additional expense in providing evaluation materials. We have an extensive library of testing tools and assessments for therapists to borrow as needed.
• Access to our Kelly Pediatric Therapy Team website for support and resources for innovative programming, school and caseload stability, and team collaboration for professional growth.
• Access our group Facebook page to connect with other PTS therapists to share resources and updates.
• Robust Referral Bonus Program.
• Great company culture- supportive, collaborative, and fun team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Screen, assess, and evaluate students using appropriate tests and assessment instruments under the supervision of an OTR.
• Plan and provide appropriate specialized therapy techniques through individual and/or group sessions designed to meet the educational needs of the student consistent with therapy goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to develop Individual Education Plans.
• Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom-based activities.
• Provide consultative services to and involve parents in the therapy program of their child.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required in accordance with federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policy to include documentation for the need for equipment and materials.
• Meet the needs of all students effectively by working in partnership with other disciplines.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policy.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of research, theories, and practices associated with therapy in the school-based setting.

Company Profile:
Backed by the powerhouse of Kelly, we're a nationwide, leading, pediatric therapy and related-services company, dedicated to quality treatment and provider retention. Each year the number of students receiving related services under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) changes and grows. The need for expert clinicians to serve these students is the catalyst for Kelly Pediatric Therapy’s mission to deliver holistic, comprehensive, education-based therapy services. We’re proud to partner with providers who share our commitment to helping children thrive (like you). Together we can change the way we help child access their full education and have reach their potential!
Qualifications:

• Valid state license as a COTA
• Child Abuse, Federal, and State Clearances

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly Pediatric Therapy?

Looking to impact the future of children’s lives? At Kelly Pediatric Therapy, we endeavor to find the right therapy or related service opportunities for providers who are dedicated to our passion of helping children thrive. Kelly Pediatric Therapy is leading the charge as a provider focused environment, in the areas of Early Intervention, School-Based Services, and Outpatient care. No need for you to navigate the pediatric therapy world alone. Committed to quality treatment and provider retention, we offer programming, solutions, and resources - Always allowing you to treat with confidence, knowing that mentors, other clinicians, clinical directors, resources, ideas, and experience surround you and are available for you to utilize.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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