OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT-CERTIFIED

Lawton Public Schools; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawton Public Schools in Lawton, OK is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to assist the Occupational Therapist in all areas within the district. The role includes both direct and indirect services under OTR supervision and participation in IEP processes.

Candidates must hold an Oklahoma OTA license and NBCOT certification, with pediatrics experience, preferably in a public school setting. This is a full-time permanent position with ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• OTA certification and Oklahoma license required; NBCOT certification.
• 6–12 months pediatrics experience; 1+ year in public school settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identification of students through screenings and initial referral for occupational therapy services.
• Assist with data collection for assessments; make recommendations for intervention and modifications under OTR supervision, participate in IEP team.
• Provide direct and indirect occupational therapy services under the direction of the OTR.
• Document all services and file Medicaid claim forms with the Special Services Center.
• Consult with classroom staff, other service providers, parents, and medical personnel regarding therapeutic management of students.
• Provide in-service programs for school personnel on modalities in the student’s IEP (e.g., transfer techniques, body mechanics, positioning/equipment, sensory diets).
• Provide clinical instruction for students in Occupational Therapy Assistant programs.
• Attend workshops and continuing education to grow knowledge of special needs students in the public school setting.
• Perform other duties; maintain safe therapy work areas.

Skills

COTA licensure

NBCOT certification

Oklahoma license

Pediatrics experience

Public school experience

Job description

Job Objectives:

To assist the Occupational Therapist in all areas.

Minimum Qualifications:

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, licensed by the State of Oklahoma and certified by the National Board of Certification Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Six to twelve months of directly related experience in pediatrics. Prefer one or more years experience in a public school setting.

Responsibilities And Essential Functions

• Assist in identification of students through screenings and the initial referral for occupational therapy services
• Assist with collecting data for assessments; make recommendations for intervention and modifications of treatment/goals (with OTR supervision) and act as an IEP team member.
• Provide direct and indirect occupational therapy services under the direction of the OTR.
• Document all services provided and file appropriate Medicaid claim forms on assigned date to the Special Services Center.
• Consult with classroom staff, other service providers, parents, and medical personnel regarding the therapeutic management of students.
• Provide in-service programs for school personnel regarding implementation of modalities included in the student’s IEP (i.e. transfer techniques, body mechanics, student positioning/equipment, sensory diets, adaptive equipment, etc)
• Provide clinical instruction for students in Occupational Therapy Assistant programs.
• Attend workshops and continuing education courses to grow in knowledge and understanding of special needs students in the public school setting.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Help maintain safe therapy work areas.

Skills And Abilities Required

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and licensed by the State of Oklahoma and certified by NBCO for credentials.
• Must hold valid Oklahoma license.
• Read and interpret routine written or printed materials such as medical records/charts, diagrams, instructional material.
• Use specialized equipment with expertise acquired through extensive experience and/or training, within their scope of practice.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FULL-TIME, PERMANENT

OPENINGS: 1