Occupational Therapist/COTA - Public School Therapy

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION: Occupational Therapist/COTA

LOCATIONS: Roselle/East Orange NJ

Are you a collaborative, passionate Occupational Therapist or COTA who is looking to make a difference? Join our supportive team to provide therapy services to students within the public-school setting. As a staff member, you will be involved in enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence, and participation in the community.

SALARY: COTA - $70.00/hour

Occupational Therapist - $75.00/hour

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts initial screenings and/or evaluations using formal and informal assessments; interprets and analyzes data; submits full comprehensive written reports of findings.
• Identifies and implements long and short-term treatment plans, either individually or in a group setting or indirectly as a consultant, including educationally relevant goals and methods to achieve identified goals within given time frame
• Submits to appropriate source written reports such as client reevaluations/ updates, anecdotal notes, clinic notes, special interim reports and other related information using required formats/ forms; maintains service-related records following billing, reimbursements and procurement procedures
• Coordinates and integrates occupational therapy with other therapy and educational programs
• Develops home or classroom programs for specific clients providing printed handouts or instructions; provides direct training for appropriate home or classroom personnel
• Participates in conferences, meetings and other planning sessions concerning individual children; recommends therapy activities as part of total treatment plan
• May design, fabricate, adjust, or make minor repairs to therapeutic equipment for individuals and participate in ordering equipment for home, school, or community
• Reviews and revises treatment programs as required; terminates treatment service when appropriate
• Identifies own education and supervision needs; attends educational courses to maintain and update knowledge and skills; may conduct in-service education to staff and team members
• Initiates contact with direct supervisor to report any concerns regarding safety and appropriate care, schedule changes, new referrals
• Travel to school locations away from administrative office
• Other responsibilities as directed by the Program Director or Supervisor

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and independence in the use of varied treatment approaches; knowledge of child development
• Ability to relate and treat a variety of students with disabilities without bias or prejudice
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with students, parents, and other professionals
• Respect and maintain confidentiality
• Build and promote teamwork; maintains proper working relationships with students, parents, co-workers and supervisors
• Maintain a safe working environment; adheres to ethical standards of the profession, policies, procedures and standard health precautions
• Perform physical activities related to delivery of therapeutic services

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree and graduation from an accredited AOTA (American O.T. Association) occupational therapy program; successful completion of NBCOT (National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy) Certification Examination; State of New Jersey of license; NJ Department of Education Certification as an Occupational Therapist; fingerprint examination and approval.

OR

Graduate of an AOTA (American O.T. Association) approved occupational therapy assistant program and successful completion of NBCOT (National Board of Certification of OT) Certification Examination or an equivalent combination, New Jersey State License fingerprint examination and approval by State of NJ.