Pediatric COTA - School-Based Therapy

Astor Services Inc.; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Astor Services is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) or Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality occupational therapy services to program children, aligned with IEP goals and agency standards. The clinician will help create motor-focused classroom environments and document progress in alignment with program performance standards.

The role involves collaborating with the treatment team, evaluating needs at intake, and delivering individual or group therapy as needed

Qualifications

• Licensed OT or COTA with pediatric experience.
• Experience with the pediatric population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts therapy treatments following IEP mandates.
• Maintains progress records and shares updates with the treatment team.
• Creates and coordinates behavior management systems.
• Selects appropriate tests for presenting problems.
• Provides appropriate recommendations based on findings.
• Monitors and records student progress.
• Manages workspace and equipment.
• Communicates with teammates.
• Evaluates children’s occupational needs at intake for planning.
• Reviews materials and flags potential motor/sensory disabilities.
• Provides individual or group therapy as needed.
• Provides in-service training to staff.
• Develops curriculum materials and coordinates their use.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation skills

Behavior management

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) certification

Job description

Astor Services is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) or Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality occupational therapy services to program children, aligned with IEP goals and agency standards. The clinician will help create motor-focused classroom environments and document progress in alignment with program performance standards.

The role involves collaborating with the treatment team, evaluating needs at intake, and delivering individual or group therapy as needed