Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Accel; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO & Sick Leave

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Accel seeks a compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join a clinic-based team in Phoenix. Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will help implement individualized treatment plans to improve functional skills, independence, and daily activities for children and patients.

The ideal candidate is patient, organized, and collaborative, dedicated to supporting developmental goals in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant credentialed and current.
• Under supervision of licensed Occupational Therapist, assist in implementing treatment plans.
• Support children/patients in developing functional skills and independence.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assists in implementing perceptual/sensory motor and functional programs.
• Contributes to case discussions with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Delivers individual or group therapy to remediate sensorimotor or related disorders.
• Plans and conducts remedial programs to improve functional skills and learning.
• Coordinates with supervisor to meet diagnostic needs and maintain equipment.

Education

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team in a clinic-based setting. Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the COTA will assist in implementing individualized treatment plans designed to help children and patients improve functional skills, independence, and participation in daily activities.

The ideal candidate is patient, organized, and passionate about supporting individuals in achieving their developmental, educational, and functional goals in a supportive and collaborative environment.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our staff both professionally and personally, including:

• Health Insurance- Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance and Supplemental Insurance Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Sick Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options

Work Schedule & Paid Holidays:

• Full-Time 9am-6pm, Monday-Friday
• 12-month position

**Calendars and additional resources can be found on www.accel.org**

Position Responsibilities:

• Evaluates, remediates, and provides consultative assistance to professional staff to school districts and/or parents on perceptual/sensory motor, fine motor adaptive equipment, including augmentative communication and feeding that impede a student's/client's effective functioning in the community.
• Investigates case situations and presents information to multi-disciplinary team, and other professional staff, on students/client's background pertinent to diagnosis and treatment.
• Help students/clients respond constructively to intervention and treatment within either the school or clinic setting, and to facilitate the transition back into the school district or other setting.
• Assists in the evaluation of students/clients upon entrance to the program.
• Conducts individual or group therapy programs to remediate sensory motor, functional or other related disorders.
• Plans, directs, and conducts remedial programs to improve student's/client's functional skills and facilitate learning within the therapeutic program as the need arises.
• Coordinates with supervisor to determine diagnostic needs and OT materials used throughout Accel.
• Coordinates with supervisor to ensure that all Therapy Department equipment is serviced and maintained.
• Performs related duties, special assignments and projects as required by the Therapy Supervisor.

Work Environment:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Students/clients may exhibit inappropriate physical behavior which may include hitting, biting, kicking, etc.