Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Allegheny Intermediate Unit in; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 49,594,000; Full time

Job summary

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide school-based OT services. Role includes evaluating information, implementing therapy, scheduling sessions, and documenting progress in accordance with HIPAA/FERPA and district policy.

Responsibilities involve collaboration with teachers, parents, and other therapists, plus data collection and billing responsibilities. Prior experience in pediatrics and school settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• PA Occupational Therapist Assistant License required.
• OTA degree required or equivalent credential.
• Pediatric school-based experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization, and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Attend, participate in, and review information for evaluations and IEP reports.
• Implement services to meet student needs in educational programs.
• Schedule students for occupational therapy services.
• Utilize best practices and materials to deliver therapy services.
• Consult with staff and parents regarding therapy needs and services.
• Maintain student files per department procedures.
• Complete documentation within required timelines.
• Prepare ACCESS billing for eligible students.
• Monitor and document student progress via data collection.
• Submit updates to administration as needed.
• Ensure HIPAA/FERPA compliance and protect student data.
• Demonstrate proficiency with email, Word, Excel, and online IEP systems.
• Inform administration of caseload trends and district needs.
• Collaborate with supervising therapists and team members.
• Attend staff meetings and in-services.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent written and oral skills

Independent / self-motivated

Team player

Willingness to learn new technologies

Ability to travel

Education

PA OTA License

OTA Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (Finance)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend, participate in, and/or review information to discuss results of required evaluations and IEP reports.
• Implement individual, group, classroom, consultative services as appropriate to meet the needs of students in their educational programs.
• Schedule students effectively, efficiently to receive occupational therapy services.
• Utilize best practices; evidence based research, and appropriate materials to implement therapeutic services.
• Consult with educational and other therapy staff, parents regarding occupational therapy needs and services in school.
• Maintain working student files in accordance with department procedures.
• Complete all documentation within required timelines.
• Prepare and complete ACCESS billing for eligible students.
• Monitor and document student progress based on data collection information.
• Submit current treatment schedules and updates as needed to administration.
• Ensure and maintain student confidentiality and protect student data in accordance with HIPAA/FERPA regulations and AIU policy.
• Demonstrate familiarity with use of email, word documents, excel, and online IEP writing systems as required.
• Advise AIU administrative staff of caseload trends, district needs, and specific student concerns in a timely manner.
• Work collaboratively and in accordance with practice act and licensure regulations with supervising occupational therapist/s.
• Attend staff meetings, in-services, and serve on staff committees as required.

Qualifications:

• Valid PA Occupational Therapist Assistant License
• Valid Occupational Therapist Assistant Degree
• Pediatric school based experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, initiative, and an ability to work with limited supervision
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel and Outlook, and willingness to experiment and work with new technologies
• Ability and experience working as a member of a team
• Self-motivator, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative, and responsible
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to comply with the AIU Conduct policy

Additional Requirements:

• Current Act 114, Act 34, Act 151 and NSOR Clearances required prior to an offer (Must be dated within 1 year of hire date).
• School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.

Working Conditions:

This position may involve standing, walking, and active engagement throughout the day. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting for extended period of time
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 35 pounds
• Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies
• Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating with limited English speaking customers
• Hearing clearly
• Adequate vision to perform duties

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Disclaimer:

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position.

Reports To: Program Director

Department: OT/PT Services

Salary: Hourly, dependent on experience

Benefits: OT/PT Benefit Guide

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap, or limited English proficiency in its educational programs, services, facilities, activities or employment practices as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975, Section 204 Regulations of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or any other applicable federal or state statute.