JOB SUMMARY
The certified occupational therapist assistant provides services to students with exceptional educational needs under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
They follow a service plan developed by the occupational therapist to improve, develop, restore, or maintain students active participation in self-maintenance, work, leisure, and play in educational environments under state and federal law and regulations, they strive to improve, develop, restore, or maintain students active participation in self-maintenance, work, and play in educational environments.
They are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in their interactions with students and colleagues and ensure that all students receive high-quality services regardless of their backgrounds.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists in data collection and evaluations
- Provides direct service according to a written treatment plan that the occupational therapist develops
- Recommends treatment modifications to the occupational therapist based on students' needs
- Adapts environments tools, materials, and materials according to students' needs
- Communicates and interacts with the other team members, school personnel, and families, in collaboration with an occupational therapist
- Maintains treatment areas, equipment, and supply inventory as the service plan requires
- Maintains records and documentation as the service plan requires
- Participates in policy and procedure development, in collaboration with an occupational therapist
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy or had graduated from a program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association or has completed educational preparation deemed equivalent by the Commissioner of Public Health
- Successfully completed not less than 24 weeks of supervised field work experience at a recognized educational institution or training program approved by the educational institution
- Successfully completed an examination prescribed by the Commissioner
- 2-3 years' experience in pediatrics and/or school settings
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
- Licensed by the Public Health Department with a title of Occupational Therapy Assistant