Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Accel - 3.2 Phoenix, AZ Job Details Full-time From $70,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Patient treatment planning Activities of daily living (ADL) training Group facilitation in therapy Occupational therapy self-care training Assistive technology interventions Fine motor skill development Mid-level Assisting with ADLs Adaptive equipment application Collaboration with other professionals for student support Sensory integration Student treatment plans Student support COTA School systems occupational therapy Healthcare treatment Experience working with individuals who use assistive communication devices Child & youth therapy Student needs assessment Group therapy instruction Full Job Description We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team in a clinic-based setting. Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the COTA will assist in implementing individualized treatment plans designed to help children and patients improve functional skills, independence, and participation in daily activities. The ideal candidate is patient, organized, and passionate about supporting individuals in achieving their developmental, educational, and functional goals in a supportive and collaborative environment. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our staff both professionally and personally, including: Health Insurance- Medical, Dental, Vision Life Insurance and Supplemental Insurance Options Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Sick Leave 401(k) Retirement Plan Tuition Reimbursement Program Health Savings Account (HSA) options

Work SchedulePaid Holidays:

Full-Time 9am-6pm, Monday-Friday 12-month position

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Position Responsibilities:

Evaluates, remediates, and provides consultative assistance to professional staff to school districts and/or parents on perceptual/sensory motor, fine motor adaptive equipment, including augmentative communication and feeding that impede a student's/client's effective functioning in the community. Investigates case situations and presents information to multi-disciplinary team, and other professional staff, on students/client's background pertinent to diagnosis and treatment. Help students/clients respond constructively to intervention and treatment within either the school or clinic setting, and to facilitate the transition back into the school district or other setting. Assists in the evaluation of students/clients upon entrance to the program. Conducts individual or group therapy programs to remediate sensory motor, functional or other related disorders. Plans, directs, and conducts remedial programs to improve student's/client's functional skills and facilitate learning within the therapeutic program as the need arises. Coordinates with supervisor to determine diagnostic needs and OT materials used throughout Accel. Coordinates with supervisor to ensure that all Therapy Department equipment is serviced and maintained. Performs related duties, special assignments and projects as required by the Therapy Supervisor.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Students/clients may exhibit inappropriate physical behavior which may include hitting, biting, kicking, etc.