Occupational Therapy Assistant

About the Employer

.80 fte Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Job Description:
• Assist in implementing occupational therapy services for an assigned caseload of students.
• Make appropriate occupational therapy referrals and program recommendations with input from clinical supervisor as appropriate.
• Participate as a member of the education team by performing assessments, writing progress reports, and attending team meetings, and may not interpret data beyond the scope of his/her occupational therapy assistant education. Supervision from a licensed occupational therapist is to be provided as needed and required by the guidelines of the Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professions.
• Participate in individually assigned schools' MTSS (Student Support) process for universal screenings and participate in Tier 1 and Tier 2 planning and problem solving for student supports.
• Plan and implement occupational therapy interventions to identified students with input from clinical supervisor as appropriate.
• Keep thorough and ongoing records for individual students receiving occupational therapy.
• Consult with teachers and other professionals to supplement and complement other therapeutic and educational efforts.
• Maintain ongoing communication with supervising occupational therapist regarding status of students on caseload and related issues.
• Works in conjunction with the team to create educational plans for annual reviews and provides input for students who are involved with the three-year re-evaluation or initial evaluation.
• Provide input to clinical supervisor regarding caseload, program issues, and upcoming evaluations/referrals.
• As appropriate, share knowledge and information related to occupational therapy services with staff and parents.
• Prepare required written occupational therapy progress notes and IEPs, with input from clinical supervisor as appropriate.
• Maintain all necessary and appropriate records for public schools.
• Attends meetings and conferences as needed.
• Summer services as required by students' IEPs.
• All other necessary duties as requested by supervising occupational therapist and/or Coordinator of Special Education as required to fulfill the responsibilities of an Occupational Therapy Assistant.