Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA/L)

ServingSchools; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

PTO & 9 holidays

Licensure renewal reimbursement

Supervision and training hours

Set schedule Monday through Friday

Job summary

Watch Me Shine is seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA/L) to work with children in a school-based setting in Bangor, ME. Clinicians provide OT services to preschool and school-aged children under the supervision of Licensed Occupational Therapists.

The role requires an OTA with Maine licensure, prior OT experience preferred, and a commitment to high-quality supervision and documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (Occupational Therapy Assistant) from an accredited college.
• Current Maine license/registration as Occupational Therapist Assistant.
• Two years’ experience in occupational therapy preferred.
• Criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Plan for client’s occupational therapy needs under supervision from OT.
• Implement evidence-based interventions for students or groups.
• Execute all prescribed treatment programs from the Plan of Care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and document changes promptly.

Skills

COTA/L

Maine license

Education

Associate’s degree (OTA)

Job description

$25.50 - $30.47 per hour

If you believe in children, families & the power of community, then you can make a difference!

Watch Me Shine – Bangor, ME

Watch Me Shine is seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA/L) to work with children. Watch Me Shine is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA/L) in the Bangor area to work in a school-based setting that provides occupational therapy services to preschool and school-aged children in accordance with their individual treatment plan goals. COTA’s will work under highly qualified and skilled Occupational Therapists.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Plans for client’s occupational therapy needs on an ongoing basis with direct supervision and assistance from the Occupational Therapist (OT).
• Implements evidence-based interventions appropriate for individual students and/or groups.
• Executes all skilled treatment programs as prescribed by the Plan of Care.
• Maintains current, accurate clinical records, timely record changes in client condition, adverse reactions, and problems with informal supports or home environment and reports such to supervisor. Ensures that records are written the day service is rendered and reflect the current condition of the client.

Benefits

• Robust benefits package including health insurance, delta dental coverage, life Insurance, disability insurance, etc.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) package and 9 company paid holidays
• Reimbursement for Licensure Renewal
• High Quality Supervision, Training, and Contact Hours
• Set working schedule Monday through Friday

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (Occupational Therapy Assistant) from an accredited College or University.
• Current license/registration by The State of Maine as an Occupational Therapist Assistant.
• Two years’ experience working in occupational therapy preferred.
• Candidates must pass an extensive criminal background check.

No Travel Required

Our Vision

To be recognized nationally as a dynamic, highly specialized, child-centered early intervention program, empowering children to SHINE in all they do.

Our Mission

To help children achieve their greatest potential by providing them with safe and supportive learning environments that respects their individuality and nurtures their capacity to engage in a broad range of social interactions and learning opportunities.

Please visit our website www.watchmeshine.net for more information about our program.

Watch Me Shine is an Equal Opportunity Employer