Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job DetailsJob Location: Arden Hills Location - Arden Hills, MN 55126Salary Range: $26.78 - $36.96 HourlyThe Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L) responsibilities include managing a caseload of clients using evidence-based/ person centered principles to develop, implement and coordinate an occupational therapy program under the supervision of an OTR/L.  This individual will provide screenings, assist with evaluations and writing of treatment plans and progress notes as directed by the OTR/L.  Service provisions may include direct, monitored and consultative approaches.  Problems that arise in the treatment program are expected to be resolved independently.  The COTA will maintain a caseload of 80% utilization providing OT services to clients.   The COTA will be trained in ABA and may fill in for the ABA department if there is need.  Departmental direction is received from the OTR and Rehabilitation Team Lead. 

Essential Functions:  



Provide screenings, assist OTR/L with evaluations as needed and direct therapy to clients in a 1:1 medical model under the guidance of an OTR/L ensuring goals and objectives are being met 





Document therapy services accurately and timely in accordance with facility and Federal Regulations (i.e. daily service notes, assessments, treatment plans and doctor orders for services, communications, client information, reporting parent and Partners communications and client information and etc.) 





Work with supervision to provide direct therapy using skills, techniques and expectations detailed in AOTA Scope of Practice, Standard of Practice and facility policies and procedures  





Complete the required technical training and participates in ongoing training opportunities 





Redirect, intervene, observe, and monitor client behaviors 





Communicate effectively with all staff members  





Make sound decisions and use good judgment when dealing with clients, parents, and coworkers 





Demonstrate dependability and consistency in therapy and other job-related activities 





Communicate daily progress and client concerns to the appropriate staff members 





Communicates and works with all member of the treatment team and shares information with team members in formal and informal settings, i.e. rehab rounds 





Organize and clean therapy space and equipment 





Assist in keeping the facility safe, organized, sanitary, and guide others to do the same 





Conduct various assessments as deemed appropriate 





Guide treatment team, in collaboration with OTR/L on how to properly implement and carryover OT goals in the PODS 





Assist clients with personal care including: dressing, toileting, personal hygiene, food, nutrition, and diet needs 





Attend and participate in meetings  





Report all safety concerns to the Safety Director or his/her direct supervisor 





Formally and informally mentor newly hired staff 





Provide in-service trainings to staff as directed or requested 





Provides direct therapy through various activities 





Promotes an awareness of the OT role to parents and Partners staff 





Assist with interviews and selecting applicants for hire in the OT Department 





Meet the physical demands listed below. 





Other duties as assigned 


QualificationsRequired Education and Experience 

Masters Degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited curriculum. 

Maintain valid Minnesota or Wisconsin state license to practice using the title speech language pathologist 

General knowledge of typical and special needs clients 

Dependable, consistent, and tactful 

Ability to problem solve and make appropriate decisions 

Successfully passed an initial and subsequent background checks (no history of felonies, substantiated client maltreatment or vulnerable adult incidents, or disqualifying misdemeanors)  

Must have some experience and be interested in working with children and possess the interpersonal skills to be playful, enthusiastic, and bring a high level of energy into the therapeutic situation 

Acquire and maintain active membership with the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) 

Preferred Qualifications 

Previous behavioral therapy experience 

2 years of clinical experience 

ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence 

Previous therapy experience working with children with autism  

Valid driver’s license