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The Menta Education Group
COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
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What they do
An Occupational Therapy Assistant assists occupational therapists to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Helps patients to recover and develop skills need for daily activities. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or in a healthcare facility.
$57,338 / year median in Illinois
+7% projected growth
Job Description
As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with The Menta Group, you will work with students to help them improve and develop the skills needed for day to day life and work, according to the students' IEP's. Aurora, IL Direct-Hire, ongoing employment Staff Hours 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. M-F, following a 10 Month School Calendar Responsibilities Provide educational direction and support for students at times of confusion, frustration & emotional upset. Assist in developing Develop and update IEP goals and progress reports for student caseload. Provide Occupational Therapy related service minutes and carry out individual treatment plans, as dictated on the IEP. Maintain accurate related service logs updated weekly.
Coordinate and communicate with administrative staff, teachers, and other related service staff as needed or IEP directed. Qualifications COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with IDFPR (or proof of application) Ability to work with students with ED/BD/OHI/Autism/TBI/OHI Compensation & Benefits In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
Coordinate and communicate with administrative staff, teachers, and other related service staff as needed or IEP directed. Qualifications COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with IDFPR (or proof of application) Ability to work with students with ED/BD/OHI/Autism/TBI/OHI Compensation & Benefits In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links: