Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, theCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides occupational therapy servicesincluding treatment, implementation, standardized assessment data, anddocumentation to students in the school setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides interventions to impact the students functionalability (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbalcommunication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.) as delegated bythe Occupational Therapist

Understands the role of therapy in the context of thestudent's age, total needs perspective and ability

Participates in the ongoing assessment of the studentsschool environment for equipment needs, and the reduction of barriers or safetyrisks

Teaches new skills or retrains students in once-familiardaily activities that have become difficult or unfamiliar due to illness orinjury

Consistently reports to the Occupational Therapist regardingstudent progress/status to promote modification of treatment program and anyadverse outcomes

Maintains timely, legible, and efficient studentdocumentation

Notes remain concise, pertinent and meet district andpractice documentation standards

Instructs student in the use of various types of adaptiveequipment and/or splints to improve function

Ensures equipment is in good working order

May utilize physical agents, including but not limited toheat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage

Identifies student needs for other supportive services andnotifies the Occupational Therapist

Reports students reactions(s) to treatment or change(s) incondition to the physician and Occupational Therapist

Prepares and submits clinical progress-summaries based onthe progress toward goals and responses to treatment

Participates in case conferences, meetings and in-serviceeducation

Complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws andregulations regarding professional standards and practice standards

Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

Current certification or licensure as an OccupationalTherapy Assistant in the state of practice

Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy Assistantrequired

One (1) year of experience as an Occupational TherapyAssistant preferred

Pediatric experience preferred

Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.