Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Astor Services; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ASTOR SERVICES is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) or Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality OT services to program children. You will support motor development within a classroom environment aligned with agency philosophy and individualized education plans.

You will conduct therapy under IEP mandates, document progress, and collaborate with the treatment team. Duties include evaluating needs at enrollment, developing curriculum materials, and delivering

Formación

• Licensed OT required; pediatric experience preferred.
• Ability to develop and implement IEP-based therapy plans.
• Strong communication with treatment team.

Responsabilidades

• Provide quality OT services to program children in accordance with IEPs.
• Maintain records to assess progress toward IEP objectives.
• Develop behavior management systems as appropriate.
• Evaluate children's needs at enrollment for diagnostic planning.
• Coordinate with team and update staff on progress.
• Deliver individual or group therapy as needed.
• Prepare occupational curriculum materials for delivery of services.

Conocimientos

Communication

Team Collaboration

Documentation

Educación

Licensed Occupational Therapist

Descripción del empleo

Description

Astor Services is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) or Occupational Therapist. They will be responsible for providing quality occupational therapy services to program children. develops the establishment of a quality classroom environment which considers each child's motor development and needs in accordance with Agency philosophy, policies and program performance standards, and individualized education plans.

Requirements:

• Conducts therapy treatments following IEP mandates.
• Maintains appropriate records to assess current progress of the specific IEP occupational objectives and disseminates information regarding child’s progress to other members of the treatment team/staff.
• Creates behavior management systems and coordinates their use where appropriate.
• Tests performed are appropriate for presenting problems.
• Recommendations are appropriate for findings.
• Monitors and records student progress.
• Manages office space and equipment.
• Communicates and interacts with team members.
• Upon enrollment or intake, evaluates each child’s occupational needs and ability in preparation for diagnostic planning.
• Responsible for reviewing material of incoming children and alerting appropriate staff to possible fine motor, gross motor and sensory disabilities.
• May undertake individual/group therapy with children in need of such treatment.
• Provides periodic in service training to staff on occupational disorders in children.
• Develops occupational curriculum materials and coordinates their use in delivery of occupational services.

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Requirements

• Licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Experience with the population served preferred.