Certified OT Assistant (Part Time)

Sargent Rehabilitation Center Inc; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Sargent Rehabilitation Center Inc in Warwick, RI seeks a part-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support students with disabilities under the supervision of a licensed OT.

You will design and implement goal-oriented therapy activities, document progress, and provide behavioral support while collaborating with families and school staff. Pediatric experience and RI OTA licensure are preferred.

Qualifications

• NBCOT certification required.
• Rhode Island OTA license required.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to transfer students with aides.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement goal-oriented treatment programs and activities.
• Document student progress in progress reports.
• Provide behavioral management interventions per policy.
• Consult with professionals, families, and agencies on goals.
• Participate in inservice training and staff development.
• Engage in transition planning for students.
• Maintain schedules and ensure timely progress monitoring.
• Submit accurate documentation and maintain records.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Coordination

Endurance

Education

NBCOT certification

Rhode Island OTA license

Job description

Certified OT Assistant - part time

Sargent Center Sargent Rehabilitation Center - Warwick , Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5971821

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 26, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

I. Job Objectives

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant assists in the delivery of coordinated, comprehensive occupational therapy services for students with disabilities. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant will provide services necessary to fulfill the student’s individual goals and objectives under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist.

II. Responsibilities

• Program
  • A. To design and implement goal-oriented treatment programs and design treatment activities when indicated for individuals and/or groups.
  • B. To document student progress throughout the course of treatment and document these findings within progress reports.
  • C. To provide behavioral management intervention according to agency policy.
  • D. To provide consultation services to other professionals/families/agencies working on combined goals.
  • E. To participate in inservice training and dissemination of information in the area of occupational therapy to the school staff, families, and LEAs.
  • F. To participate in transition planning for students.
• Administration
  • A. Maintain work schedule and treatment schedule.
  • B. Assume responsibility for accurate and timely progress monitoring.
  • C. Accurate and timely submission of documentation.
  • D. Accurately maintain student records.
  • E. Actively participate in scheduled staff meetings including full staff, professional, development and supervision.
• Accountability
  • The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant shall be supervised by a registered Occupational Therapist and be directly responsible to the Director of Special Education.

IV. Job Requirements/Qualifications

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant will have completed the required educational and professional training and will be certified by NBCOT, as well as hold an OTA license in the state of Rhode Island. Prior experience in pediatric setting is preferred.

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant should have strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with student(s), families, and professional team. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant should possess the strength, endurance and coordination necessary for a physically challenging job. Individuals should have the ability to transfer students or the ability to instruct and supervise transfers with available aides.

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories: Special Education > OT Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Josephine Dutra
• 800 Quaker Lane
• Warwick , Rhode Island 02818
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]