Occupational Therapist Assistant - School Setting (Westlake)
Updated: May 09
Westlake
85.9
6.6mi
Job Abstract
North Coast Therapy Associates Job Type: 5 days, School Year Salary: Competitive Salary Work setting: School Based, Westside Start Date: Immediate About us North Coast Therapy Associates (NCTA) provides comprehensive, student-centered therapy services both in person and virtually. Our team of dedicated therapists work collaboratively with educators, families and other professionals to provide evidence-based, individualized and comprehensive support, thus ensuring that all students have the oppor... more details
North Coast Therapy Associates
Job Type: 5 days, School Year
Salary: Competitive Salary
Work setting: School Based, Westside
Start Date: Immediate
About us
North Coast Therapy Associates (NCTA) provides comprehensive, student-centered therapy services both in person and virtually. Our team of dedicated therapists work collaboratively with educators, families and other professionals to provide evidence-based, individualized and comprehensive support, thus ensuring that all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Job Description:
As a school-based OTA, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality occupational therapy services within an educational setting. You will be responsible for working with children across different grade levels, planning interventions, and developing instructional plans tailored to meet their specific functional and educational needs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide ongoing treatment to assigned caseload.
Together with the supervising OT conduct assessments of children to gather information for goal setting, intervention planning and consultation.
Collaborate with the educational team to contribute to individualized education plans that address the functional and educational needs of each child.
Provide dynamic interventions to help children build essential life skills, excel in education, and enhance their abilities for success.
Collaborate with the educational team and families to embed skill-building activities into daily routines both in the classroom and at home.
Documentation and data collection of ongoing therapy.
Requirements:
Current licensure to practice Occupational Therapy within the state of Ohio
Ohio Department of Education Certification (can be completed upon hire)
Experience working as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in a school or educational setting is preferred.
Strong assessment and intervention planning skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
Passion for working with children and helping them overcome developmental, educational, and motor challenges.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated on the latest research and techniques in occupational therapy.
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