OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT-CERTIFIED

Job Objectives

Minimum Qualifications

• Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, licensed by the State of Oklahoma and certified by the National Board of Certification Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
• Six to twelve months of directly related experience in pediatrics
• Prefer one or more years experience in a public school setting

Responsibilities And Essential Functions

• Affirm in identification of students through screenings and the initial referral for occupational therapy services
• Afford assistance in collecting data for assessments; make recommendations for intervention and modifications of treatment/goals (with OTR supervision) and act as an IEP team member
• Provide direct and indirect occupational therapy services under the direction of the OTR
• Document all services provided and file appropriate Medicaid claim forms on assigned date to the Special Services Center
• Consult with classroom staff, other service providers, parents, and medical personnel regarding the therapeutic management of students
• Provide in-service programs for school personnel regarding implementation of modalities included in the student’s IEP (i.e. transfer techniques, body mechanics, student positioning/equipment, sensory diets, adaptive equipment, etc)
• Perform clinical instruction for students in Occupational Therapy Assistant programs
• Attend workshops and continuing education courses to grow in knowledge and understanding of special needs students in the public school setting
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Help maintain safe therapy work areas

Skills And Abilities Required

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and licensed by the State of Oklahoma and certified by NBCO for credentials
• Must hold valid Oklahoma license
• Basic communication skills to exchange information, give/receive simple instructions, and respond to inquiries, including filling out forms
• Read and interpret routine written or printed materials such as medical records/charts, diagrams, instructional material
• Use specialized equipment with expertise acquired through extensive experience and/or training, within their scope of practice

Employment Type

FULL-TIME, PERMANENT

Openings

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