Easterseals of Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana Counties is looking for an energetic and compassionate COTA to work part-time up to 29 hours per week to serve our clients and help to make a difference in a school-based environment.

CORE VALUES:

Employees are committed to creating an environment that promotes health, happiness, independence, and safety by providing individuals with disabilities with increased opportunities for access, inclusion, and choice. Our decision-making is guided by our values of integrity, respect, humility, welcoming, and determination.

JOB OBJECTIVE:

Provide occupational therapy services to children in the school setting under the direction of a registered occupational therapist (OTR).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES (FUNCTIONS) INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

· Provide occupational therapy services to students by direct or consultation to address range or motion, sensory strategies and techniques, and fine and gross motor activities as related to IEP goals under the supervision of an OTR.

· Consult and collaborate with teachers and teams by suggesting ideas for classroom interventions.

· Completes documentation as required by assigned school district and in accordance with all Easterseals, and state and federal guidelines.

· Provides treatment to include a holistic approach that maintains the highest level of professional morals and ethics; compassion; knowledge and clinical reasoning.

· Continuously works to improve work environment and processes and demonstrates a patient and family-centered focus when considering/developing improvement solutions to work environment/processes.

· Meets and maintains clinical-specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures as required.

· Performs other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the school administrator may from time to time assign or delegate.

· Maintains knowledge of area of specialty, healthcare trends and practice and populations served.

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RESULTS ORIENTED:

· Sets/tracks/achieve meaningful goals within the scope of designated responsibility.

· Plans, prioritizes, coordinates, and schedules time effectively to meet established timeframes.

· Is willing to learn from all situations and share this knowledge with others.

· Takes responsibility to solve problems related to the position and follows the chain of command in all situations.

CORE COMPETENCIES - KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES/ATTRIBUTES:

· Knowledge of intellectual, sensory, and physical development of young children.

· Knowledge of applicable treatment modalities and theory for the pediatric population.

· Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.

· Knowledge of human behavior, performance, and individual differences and cultures.

· Knowledge of stages of development and age groups served, inclusive of infants, toddlers, children, adolescents, and young adults.

· Ability to interact positively and compassionately with consumers, co-workers, and representatives from the community.

· Ability to implement age-appropriate treatment techniques.

· Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

· Ability to problem-solve issues.

· Self-motivated and able to work independently.

· Must be organized and able to handle multiple tasks.

· Must be honest, dependable, and able to meet deadlines.

· Must exercise sound judgment in making decisions and act accordingly.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Graduate of an accredited program with a degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant Program; current Ohio licensure by Board of Occupational, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers; licensure in good standing.

EQUIPMENT USED/MACHINERY REQUIRED TO OPERATE:

· General office equipment inclusive of computers and applicable software programs.

· Adaptive equipment

· Orthotic/prosthetic equipment

· Cognitive, dexterity, perceptual or sensory evaluation or testing products

· Therapeutic balls or accessories

· Weight machines and equipment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

· Stands, walks, bends, squats, twists, and kneels frequently.

· Reaches overhead on occasion

· Lifts up to 20 pounds on occasion.

· Pushes/pulls up to 25 pounds occasionally.

· Manual dexterity is necessary.

· Good eye/hand coordination

· Visual and auditory acuity to perform essential functions.

· May be exposed to communicable diseases and bloodborne pathogens.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt $28 - $32 an hour based on experience
Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Voluntary Benefits, 401K

DFWP/EOE

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 29 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Occupational Therapy: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy License (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations