Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Summary

Essential Duties

• Provides therapy per IEPs under the direction of the OTR/L


• Collects data on therapy progress and, in consultation with OTR/L completes progress reports according to IEP


• Adjusts or modifies therapy plan based on therapy data


• Reviews plans and schedules with the OTR/L on a regular basis


• Consults, as appropriate, with the building principal or OTR or other appropriate management before initiating any procedures or changes not previously approved


• Communicates with school staff regarding students as appropriate


• Provides occupational therapy services on interim basis for OTR/L on leave or vacant OTR positions


• Completes all local, state, and federal reports as assigned


• Documents services for Medicaid billing


• Attends District-wide staff meetings and trainings


• Follows the policies, rules, and procedures as appropriate to which regular OTR/L are subject


• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Required Education

Certification/Licensure

Experience Qualifications

Two (2) years of clinical or school-based pediatric experience is preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Working Conditions

Physical Demands