Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

• Must meet all health, physical and background check requirements
• Have an associate degree in Occupational Therapy
• Have successfully completed supervised clinical internship
• Successfully pass a national board certification for Occupational Therapy Assistants, Certifying Body NBCOT
• Have appropriate Tennessee licensure and /or certification
• Broad knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in the areas relevant to providing therapy to eligible students in the public school setting
• Must be able to carry out responsibilities with limited direct supervision
• Must have strong Interpersonal skills-ability to work effectively with a wide range of people (i.e., students, school administrators, teachers, support staff, etc.)
• Must be able to take direction and work productively both on a team and independently
• Must be able to organize multiple priorities and work on a flexible schedule
• Experience working with students with disabilities in a public school setting preferred