Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - School Based - $3,000 Sign On Bonus

Overview **Why Powerback?** + **Benefits:** We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time and Part-Time team members. + **Paid Time Off** : We offer generous paid time off to Full-Time and Part-Time team members. + **Support for New Grads:** Our Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn from the best in the field. + **Continuing Education:** Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge. + **H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance:** We support Visa or Green Card sponsorships, plus our Journey Travel Program lets you work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role. + **Perks at Powerback:** Enjoy exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more. Earn rewards through our PowerZone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program. Responsibilities The Occupational Therapy Assistant, School Based serves students with various physical, behavioral, and developmental challenges ranging in age from 3-21 years old. RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES: Implements treatment plans and programs through consistent daily and weekly schedules that focus on functional and measurable outcomes to be shared with the school and/or supervisors. Implements therapy programming developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist, with a focus on needed functional outcomes. Delivers specialized individual and group occupational therapy instruction as mandated in students' Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Collects data and contributes to reports regarding the student's goals and progress, in collaboration with the supervising Occupational Therapist. Consults with other professionals (Teachers, SLP, PT, PCP, etc.) on the student's treatment team to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive therapy team. Monitors and documents each student's progress through observation and informal tests and measurements. Maintains appropriate and timely documentation for all patients treated. Monitors the child's response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with the IEP. Contributes to annual review reports and goals for each student in collaboration with the supervising Occupational Therapist, in accordance with their IEP dates and requirements in order to remain in compliance with state guidelines. Provides parent and caregiver support and education to discuss the student's progress and strategies for continued support outside of school. Attends and/or contributes (with the supervising Occupational Therapist, when appropriate or requested) to all school related meetings as scheduled, such as, but not limited to, Triennials, Annual Reviews, Domain, Referrals, IEP, and pre-IEP meetings for each individual student. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program according to AOTA & ACOTE standards. Initial certification obtained from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state of practice. Must have a current CPR Certification. Age specific experience and/or special training and/or expertise is required to serve this population. Posted Salary Range USD $40.00 - USD $45.00 /Hr.Genesis HealthCare, Inc. and all affiliated entities (collectively Genesis) has a strong commitment to diversity that is fully supported and practiced by our officers and leadership team. Genesis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, HIV status, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, amnesty, military status or status as protected veterans, or any other legally protected characteristic. Genesis is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace free from discrimination and harassment where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed.