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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA
Allentown, PA · EducationCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Nyman Associates is seeking compassionate, self-directed, and organized Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to assist students with accessing the educational setting.
Position Summary: As a school occupational therapist, you will work with students with physical, developmental, or cognitive challenges impacting their ability to participate in school activities. You will assess students' functional abilities, provide therapy services to address areas of need, and collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to support students' academic success and independence.
Responsibilities
Qualifications:
Nyman Associates Team members enjoy broad support, including:
Benefits:
Join the team that thrives on caring for students and playing an important role in their ongoing success.
Additional job titles accepted – OT, Occupational Therapy, COTA, certified occupational therapy assistant
Nyman Associates is seeking compassionate, self-directed, and organized Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to assist students with accessing the educational setting.
Position Summary: As a school occupational therapist, you will work with students with physical, developmental, or cognitive challenges impacting their ability to participate in school activities. You will assess students' functional abilities, provide therapy services to address areas of need, and collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to support students' academic success and independence.
Responsibilities
- Adaptations and accommodations
- Use of best practices to improve students’ fine motor and sensory processing
- Develop IEP goals and objectives with supervising OT
- Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based therapy
- Consult and collaborate with school team members
- Document therapy sessions and progress monitoring
Qualifications:
- Degree in occupational therapy assisting from an accredited program.
- Certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) or eligibility for certification.
- State licensure or eligibility for licensure as an occupational therapist.
Nyman Associates Team members enjoy broad support, including:
- Opportunities for professional growth through a community of practice forums, including career advancement paths
- Dedicated and responsive support from clinical directors
- Continuing Education/Professional Development opportunities
- Lending library of assessments
Benefits:
- Employee (W2)
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Health, Vision, and Dental insurance choices
- Flexible spending account choices
- Life insurance
- Referral program incentives
Join the team that thrives on caring for students and playing an important role in their ongoing success.
Additional job titles accepted – OT, Occupational Therapy, COTA, certified occupational therapy assistant