Description

COTA's! A Rewarding Opportunity with Children!

School-Based=Work/Life Balance

Austill's Educational Services, the leading provider of school-based related services in southeastern PA, is actively recruiting an exceptional, pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to work 5 days a week with children in ONE school district! Pediatric experience as a COTA preferred. Billable travel time!

Our mission is simple: to deliver high-quality therapy services to students in pre-K through 12th grade to enable them to maximize their potential in their educational settings and meaningfully participate in every aspect of their school day.

Austill's has been providing high-quality therapy services for over 3 decades! Our team has been at the forefront of educational therapy services and our longtime therapist-first approach helps our therapists to achieve their work/life balance by developing a caseload and schedule that works for them! This combined with the guidance from our experienced school-based Educational Therapy Managers and clinical support from our Peer Mentor Program makes Austills a great partner to grow as a clinician.
We keep abreast of new educational practices. We embrace innovation and research not only in our areas of specialization but also in the educational arena to empower therapists to work effectively with teachers and parents. We also foster close relationships with regional universities and community groups.

Why work with us?

• Support from an experienced clinical manager
• Peer support and collaboration
• Competitive rates
• Extensive assessment and clinical resource library
• Efficient billing and documentation systems
• Flexible scheduling-treat during school day hours Monday through Friday
• Leadership opportunities

Responsibilities of the Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Direct therapy with students in preschool to grade 12
• Consultation with teachers, other therapists, support staff, and families to facilitate classroom mobility and participation.
• Documentation requirements include data collection, marking period progress updates, and yearly IEP revisions, including updated goals and treatment strategies.
• Attendance at IEP meetings is recommended.
• Some travel may be required throughout the school day

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited OT/OTA educational program.
• Valid Pennsylvania Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant License
• Passion for working with children and a clear dedication to helping them maximize their potential
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills
• Exceptional desire to be a collaborative team member, learn and grow

All therapists are encouraged to have a business name (Limited Liability Company), but those working over 20 hours a week are required to have one.

*We conduct a thorough background check. All clearances must be completed within one year of the start date unless otherwise indicated. *

Austill's is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination.

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