Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

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PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide direct and consultative occupational therapy services to

eligible students in compliance with the Individual Education

Program (IEP), established practices and procedures.

2. Provide treatment therapy to eligible students to achieve specified

educational objectives as defined by the IEP team under the

supervision of a certified occupational therapist.

3. Maintain timely therapy notes, files and/or records in cooperation

with the Occupational Therapist (e.g. student performance data,

progress reports, activity logs, Medicaid billing) to document

activities and/or ensure compliance with various state, federal, and

administrative regulations.

4. Attend meetings and workshops (e.g. IEPs, training, team meetings,

conferences, meetings with outside agencies) to convey and/or

receive information, including best practices for school OT

delivery.

5. Adapt school and classroom environment, tools and materials under

the supervision of the Occupational Therapist to improve student

functioning and facilitating student access to curricular and

instructional activities.

6. Consult with teachers and other therapists to assist with the

evaluation and potential solutions to treatment and therapy concerns

for students and for adherence to the IEP.

7. Ensure regular and on-time attendance to ensure services are

provided.

8. Collaborate closely with teachers and site administration.