Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant San Antonio

Diagnostic Assessment Services, Inc

San Antonio (TX)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Part time

25 hours ago

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Job summary

Diagnostic Assessment Services, Inc. in San Antonio, TX seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant for a part-time professional role in a school setting. The OTA will support students’ occupational therapy services within IEP goals and collaborate with school staff, families, and districts.

Responsibilities include direct/indirect therapy, assessments, and program coordination, with emphasis on effective communication and documentation. Valid TX OTA license required.

Qualifications

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
One year school/pediatric experience preferred
Valid driver’s license and insurance

Responsibilities

Plan and provide interventions with OT, student, family and school staff
Provide individual and group therapy aligned to IEP goals
Evaluate progress and prepare reports for therapy termination
Collaborate with ARD committee for assessment interpretation and placement
Involve parents and teachers in remediation plans
Maintain records and participate in professional development

Skills

Behavior management

Organization & communication

OT evaluation & rehab knowledge

IEP planning

Collaboration with families & pros

Equipment use

Computer systems proficiency

Record keeping & deadlines

Education

Associate’s degree in OTA

TX OTA license in good standing

Job description

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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant San Antonio

Clinical - Eval & Psych Part Time Professional San Antonio, TX, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1347

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.

License/Certification