Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Accountability Objective:
Responsible for implementation of school based occupational therapy programs under direction of a supervising occupational therapist. PRINCIPAL
Principal Accountabilities:
- Attend, participate in, and/or review information to discuss results of required evaluations and IEP reports.
- Implement individual, group, classroom, consultative services as appropriate to meet the needs of students in their educational programs.
- Schedule students effectively, efficiently to receive occupational therapy services.
- Utilize best practices; evidence based research, and appropriate materials to implement therapeutic services.
- Consult with educational and other therapy staff, parents regarding occupational therapy needs and services in school.
- Maintain working student files in accordance with department procedures. 6. Complete all documentation within required timelines.
- Prepare and complete ACCESS billing for eligible students.
- Monitor and document student progress based on data collection information.
- Submit current treatment schedules and updates as needed to administration.
- Ensure and maintain student confidentiality and protect student data in accordance with HIPAA/FERPA regulations and AIU policy.
- Demonstrate familiarity with use of email, word documents, excel, and online IEP writing systems as required.
- Advise AIU administrative staff of caseload trends, district needs, and specific student concerns in a timely manner.
- Work collaboratively and in accordance with practice act and licensure regulations with supervising occupational therapist/s.
- Attend staff meetings, in-services, and serve on staff committees as required.
Qualifications:
- Valid PA Occupational Therapist Assistant License
- Valid Occupational Therapist Assistant Degree
- Pediatric school based experience preferred.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Sitting for extended period of time
- Kneeling, squatting, stooping and bending from 50-70 degrees at the waist Twisting at the neck and back
- May be necessary to move quickly or run at times
- Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 35 pounds
- Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner
- Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating
- Hearing clearly
- Adequate vision to perform duties
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are
performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Terms of Employment: Salary and work days as determined by the board