Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Jabbergym, A Member of the Point Quest Group summary: A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant supports occupational therapists in implementing treatment plans to improve patients' fine motor, perceptual motor, and sensorimotor skills. They collaborate with therapists and educational teams to provide accommodations, assistive technology training, and maintain detailed documentation of patient progress. This role requires licensure, physical stamina, and the ability to work in various environments to support therapeutic goals effectively.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Key Responsibilities:

Treatment Planning

: Support direct intervention for fine motor, perceptual motor, and sensorimotor functions. Collaborate with the team for goal development, scheduling, classroom accommodations, and therapeutic activities.

Consultation & Instruction

: Consult with the supervising OT and team members to maximize skill generalization and accommodations across educational environments. Assist with identifying, distributing, and training on assistive and adaptive equipment and technologies.

Data Collection & Documentation

: Maintain thorough and timely records of student progress, including therapy notes, billing, accommodations, and supervision logs.

Time Off Management for Full-Time School Employees

: Employees are encouraged to schedule their time off during school breaks. Time off requests will be reviewed and approved by the supervisor to ensure minimal disruption to normal operations.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Qualifications:

Licensure

: Current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state where services are delivered or eligibility to obtain such licensure.

Background Check:

Department of Justice/FBI Background Check (or equivalent state or national fingerprint clearance).

TB Clearance

Eligibility to Work:

Eligibility to work in the US

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Physical Demands

Environment

: Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.

Activity

: Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Sensory

: Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels.

This job description reflects essential functions and may be adjusted as needed.

PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.

Keywords: occupational therapy, treatment planning, assistive technology, sensorimotor therapy, fine motor skills, therapy documentation, patient progress tracking, licensed OTA, school therapy services, therapeutic activities