Part-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Foundations Education Solutions, A Member of the Point Quest Group summary: A Part-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides support for school-based occupational therapy interventions focusing on fine motor, perceptual motor, and sensorimotor functions. They collaborate with occupational therapists and educational teams to develop and implement treatment plans, accommodations, and therapeutic activities while maintaining thorough documentation. The role also involves consulting on assistive technology, managing scheduling, and ensuring compliance with licensure and safety requirements.

Foundations is hiring a Part-Time school based COTA. 3 Days per week

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 assistant, school-based therapy, fine motor skills, perceptual motor skills, sensorimotor therapy, treatment planning, assistive technology, student accommodations, therapy documentation, collaboration