What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) position at Allegheny Intermediate Unit?
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Responsible for implementation of school based occupational therapy programs under direction of a supervising occupational therapist.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Attend, participate in, and/or review information to discuss results of required evaluations and IEP reports.
2. Implement individual, group, classroom, consultative services as appropriate to meet the needs of students in their educational programs.
3. Schedule students effectively, efficiently to receive occupational therapy services.
4. Utilize best practices; evidence based research, and appropriate materials to implement therapeutic services.
5. Consult with educational and other therapy staff, parents regarding occupational therapy needs and services in school.
6. Maintain working student files in accordance with department procedures.
7. Complete all documentation within required timelines.
8. Prepare and complete ACCESS billing for eligible students.
9. Monitor and document student progress based on data collection information.
10. Submit current treatment schedules and updates as needed to administration.
11. Ensure and maintain student confidentiality and protect student data in accordance with HIPAA/FERPA regulations and AIU policy.
12. Demonstrate familiarity with use of email, word documents, excel, and online
IEP writing systems as required.
13. Advise AIU administrative staff of caseload trends, district needs, and specific student concerns in a timely manner.
14. Work collaboratively and in accordance with practice act and licensure regulations with supervising occupational therapist/s.
15. Attend staff meetings, in-services, and serve on staff committees as required.
Qualifications:
1. Valid PA Occupational Therapist Assistant License
2. Valid Occupational Therapist Assistant Degree
3. Pediatric school based experience preferred.
4. Excellent organizational skills, initiative, and an ability to work with limited supervision
5. Excellent written and oral communication skills
6. Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Access,
Excel and Outlook, and willingness to experiment and work with new technologies
7. Ability and experience working as a member of a team
8. Self-motivator, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative, and responsible
9. Ability to travel.
10. Ability to comply with the AIU Conduct policy
Working Conditions:
1. Sitting for extended period of time
2. Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling up to 35 pounds
3. Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle materials and supplies
4. Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner
5. Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating
6. Hearing clearly
7. Adequate vision to perform duties
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30