Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Job Summary\: Assists Occupational Therapist in administering occupational therapy program in educational, clinical or community setting for physically, developmentally, intellectually or emotionally disabled clients by performing the following.

Essential Functions \:

• Adapts school and classroom environment, tools and materials under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist for the purpose of improving student functioning and facilitating student access to curricular and instructional activities

• Assists Occupational Therapist with assessing students' fine motor, and development skills ( e.g. oral motor, sensory integration, motor planning, developmental function, activities of daily living, fine motor function postural tone, etc.) for the purpose of determining their deficits and developing recommendations

• Reports information and observations to supervisor according to supervision requirements established under the PA Practice Act

• Attends meetings and workshops ( e.g. IEPs, training, team meetings, conferences, meetings with outside agencies, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information, including best practices for school OT delivery

• Consults with occupational therapist and other members of the educational team. for the purpose of providing requested information, reviewing/revising students’ occupational therapy goals/objectives, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations to implement goals

• Implements therapeutic activities and instructs students, teachers, parents and other involved persons ( e.g. positioning, adjusting special equipment, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate interventions to students and/or supporting the student’s IEP plan for use in the classroom or other educational environments

• Maintains files and/or records in cooperation with the Occupational Therapist ( e.g. progress reports, activity logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or ensuring compliance with various state, federal, and administrative requirements

• Maintains treatment equipment and supplies in clean and proper working condition for the purpose of implementing motor/therapy goals

• Prepares written materials ( e.g. activity logs, progress notes, reports, memos, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or conveying information

• Provides services at multiple work sites for the purpose of providing therapy and assistance as required

• Other duties may be assigned

Supervisory Responsibility \: N/A

Work Environment \: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands \: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for long periods , and to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds . Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work \: This is a full-time, 193 -day calendar position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. Hours of work are dependent on the needs of the districts . Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel \: Little travel to client locations may be required .

Education and Experience \:

• Successful completion of an Occupational Therapy Assistant program from an ACOTE accredited program required .

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities \:

• PA Occupational Therapy Assistant License

• NBCOT Certification

• School based or pediatric experience preferred

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable) \: Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required .

EEO/AA/VEVRAA Employer \: The Bucks IU is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and susta ining an inclusive culture. Bucks IU does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.