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.
Inc - 3.4 Arlington, TX Job Details Part-time $35 - $45 an hour 7 hours ago Qualifications Computer operation Ongoing student assessment for IEP development Teacher collaboration Occupational Therapy Assistant License Behavioral standards enforcement in schools Professional development facilitation in schools Teacher training Family collaboration in education Working with pediatric populations Student support planning Transcription Driver's License Records management Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds Developmental assessments in occupational therapy Associate's degree in occupational therapy Desktop applications Parent communication in school administration Pediatrics Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Working with students with special education needs Working with families Working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds Computer skills School systems occupational therapy Patient treatment Associate's degree Child & youth therapy Student engagement classroom management Experience working with families with children Full Job Description School-based occupational therapy practitioners support academic achievement and social participation by promoting occupation within all school routines, including recess, classroom, and cafeteria time for students with motor and/or cognitive deficits. Occupational Therapists help children fulfill their role as students and prepare them for college, career, and community integration by assessing students and providing therapeutic intervention utilizing prevention, promotion, and intervention strategies to eliminate or reduce impairments that interfere with students' ability to derive full benefit from the educational program.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification:
Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited college or university Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license in good standing by
Texas State Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to instruct and manage student behavior Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills Knowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of motor disorder and conditions for school pediatric population Ability to instruct and manage student behavior Consult and collaborate with professionals, parents, students Provide direct/indirect treatment for IEP Interact constructively in a varieties of cultures, families, socio-economic groups Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to treat student in care and evaluate their specific needs to provide an action plan with personal goals or objectives Carefully transcribing all services provided Strive for professional development and timely completion of duties Provide training for the use of equipment Knowledge of computer systems and software applications Organizational, analytical and communication Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, maintain accurate and audible records.
Experience:
One-year experience as an Occupational Therapist Assistant One year in a school setting/pediatric preferred Current Valid driver's license Current valid insurance
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Therapy:
Plan and provide appropriate interventions in collaboration with Occupational Therapist, student, family, and school staff Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with therapy goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP) Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services by completing progress reports and collaborating with
Occupational Therapist Assessment:
Collaborate with Occupational Therapist to participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist in interpretation of assessment, data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students eligible for Occupational Therapy services according to DAS procedures.
Consultation:
Counsel and involve parents in remedial process Collaborate with classroom teachers and school staff to plan and implement remedial process for improvement of students' skills Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and understand student deficits Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents regarding needs of the student, student progress or mastery of therapy goals
Student Management:
Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students Seek assistance form school personnel to establish and administer discipline according to the school
Student Code of Conduct Program Management:
Collaborate with Occupational Therapist supervisor as required by state licensing Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of Occupational Therapy services and make changes based on the findings in collaboration with Occupational Therapist supervisor Assist in the selection of equipment and instructional materials
Administration:
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule and board policy Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment Must be able to service Fort Worth Area
WORK DEMANDS
Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and write); interpret policy, procedures, and data, maintain emotional control under stress
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Frequent travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions.
