JOB SUMMARY

A COTA provides occupational therapy services to students with disabilities ages 3-22 under the direction and supervision of a registered occupational therapist. These services include assisting with the intervention, progress monitoring, and the documentation process. The COTA assists students in acquiring functional performance skills needed to participate in and benefit from the educational environment and helps the student function independently.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ohio Occupational Therapy Assistant Board License
Ohio State Board of Education registration as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Prior experience in pediatrics preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Consult with the supervising therapist concerning implementation and status of therapy goals (feeding programs, positioning, equipment, etc.). Contribute to the progress reports and help collect data for IEP
Assist students in the transfer of newly acquired skills to the classroom and home by working with students, their teachers, and parents in a supportive and collaborative manner.
Participate as a team member in the transitioning of students into and out of educational and/or therapy programs.
Act as a resource person for classroom teachers regarding strategies, adaptations, and resource materials.
Assist in monitoring work and school environments for accessibility.
Construct, modify, and maintain adaptive equipment for positioning, ADL, vocational, and classroom use.
Assist with ensuring the proper and safe use of equipment, making certain equipment is constructed properly and maintained in good working order.
Assist in developing awareness of individual student needs and assist the occupational therapist in monitoring these needs.
Assist with instructing the educational staff concerning the use of adaptive equipment, positioning programs, and integration of therapy goals into classroom and academic activities to enhance function.
Assure that proper positioning and handling techniques are carried out correctly across all environments.
Maintain accurate and complete student records; prepare and submit all required reports
Assist with maintaining an inventory list of equipment; accountable for proper care and use of therapy equipment

SALARY

Based on salary schedule and/or commensurate with experience and education

See attached job description for full position details.

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)