Occupational Therapy Assistant

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Function First Therapy, LLC is looking to hire an Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team to provide outpatient occupational therapy services as well as school-based occupational therapy services. The Occupational Therapist Assistant will work full-time providing quality compassionate care to clients of various age levels. The Occupational Therapist Assistant will be responsible for implementing medical model and school-based therapy programs developed by a licensed occupational therapist that are in compliance with all local, state and federal regulations. The Occupational Therapist Assistant will also collaborate with parents/guardians, school facility, doctors and with other Function First Therapy, LLC team members to help to increase the child’s overall function and improve their outcome.

Occupational Therapy Assistant responsibilities include:

· Administering standardized tests including The Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency Second Edition (BOT-2), Beery VMI, Sensory Processing Measure (SPM) and Sensory Profile.

· Following a plan of care set forth by a licensed occupational therapist through creating session activities based on goals

· Consulting with occupational therapists, certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA), school faculty and parents/guardians of students, doctors, case managers, behavioral health specialist and with other Function First Therapy, LLC team members for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations.

· Maintaining up to date and accurate records of students/patients as required by the facility including but not limited to daily SOAP notes, quarterly reports cards, consultation reports, discharge summaries and progress reports

· Participating in education and staff development courses, as requested

· Attending individual education program (IEP) meetings as requested by the Special Education Director

· Maintaining Professional development credits

· Transportation between multiple sites within the school district for the purpose of providing occupational therapy services to students

· Assisting the occupational therapist in formulating new goals based on data analysis

· Accurate record keeping including billing information of services rendered

· Maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.

· Keeping supplies ready by maintaining an up-to-date inventory of materials and notifying occupational therapist of stock and additional needs in a timely manner

· Maintaining treatment equipment and supplies in a clean and proper working condition for the purpose of implementing therapy treatments and documentation

· Meeting or exceeding productivity standards set forth by the occupational therapist and Maine State law

Qualifications:

· Hold a valid driver’s license and have a means of transportation

· Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Assistant program

· Current Certification as Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of Maine

· Knowledge of principles, methods and equipment used in occupational therapy school-based and medical-model treatments

· Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel and video conferencing systems

· Knowledge of school-based occupational therapy procedures

· Effective verbal and written communication skills

· Effective organizational and time management skills

· Ability to work independently

· Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule

· Ability to work closely and professionally with others

· Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality

· Ability to lift 50 pounds

· Ability to meet requirements of criminal history records check through finger printing

Benefits:

· 401K with employer match

· Health Benefits with employer contributions

· 2-weeks paid vacation, increasing with years of employment

· Professional development assistance (MedBridge Paid Subscription)

· Flexible work schedule with an option to reduce hours during the summer months

· Mileage reimbursement

· Yearly license renewal

· 5 float days (sick days, holidays, inclement weather)

· 2 paid holidays

Function First Therapy, LLC is an equal employment opportunity company.

If selected, our interview process may include phone interviews, in person interviews and/or video communication interviews.

Please provide an up-to-date resume and two letters of recommendation at the time of the interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person