OTA: Enable Daily Living & Learning

Excel Prep; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Excel Prep in Champaign, IL is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to work under a licensed OT to deliver therapy services and support students' daily living, learning, and participation. The OTA assists in carrying out treatment plans, monitoring progress, and collaborating with families, educators, and healthcare professionals to promote independence and participation.

The role requires an OTA credential (Associate degree, NBCOT) and IL licensure eligibility.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited OTA program.
• NBCOT certification credential.
• State licensure or eligibility for licensure as an OTA in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Implement OT treatment plans as directed by supervising OT.
• Provide direct therapy for fine motor, self-care, and sensory needs.
• Adapt activities, tools, and environments to client needs.
• Collect data and document client performance for OT review.
• Communicate progress and observations to supervising OT.
• Support carryover of therapy into classroom/home routines.
• Maintain equipment, materials, and workspace.
• Comply with regulations and ethical standards.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and professional development.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

NBCOT Certification

State licensure eligibility for Illinois (OTA)

Job description

Excel Prep in Champaign, IL is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to work under a licensed OT to deliver therapy services and support students' daily living, learning, and participation. The OTA assists in carrying out treatment plans, monitoring progress, and collaborating with families, educators, and healthcare professionals to promote independence and participation.

The role requires an OTA credential (Associate degree, NBCOT) and IL licensure eligibility.