What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) position at GLOBAL BEHAVIOR EDUCATION ALLIANCE INC?
Job Details
Description
About Us: GBE Alliance is comprised of a network of licensed professionals who specialize in autism spectrum disorders to provide telehealth and direct services for individuals with autism and their families - paving the way for a brighter future. We pride ourselves on being an all-encompassing resource, providing autism evaluations for a clinical diagnosis, ABA treatment, speech therapy, and occupational therapy. Experts in the field have formed an alliance to help families around the globe in a convenient online format or face-to-face. Join our team of passionate professionals and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve.
The Occupational Therapy Assistant implements occupational therapy programs and provides occupational therapy treatments to pediatric patients to facilitate increased independence and functioning, under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Implements patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Occupational Therapist
- Works with other members of the team to develop programs consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient
- Instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program according to AOTA and ACOTE standards
- Must have initial certification obtained from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
- Must be licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state of practice
- Requires good organizational and time management skills
- Requires good verbal and written communication skills.
Physical Requirements:
- Physical capabilities include walking, occasional running, standing, sitting, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, twisting, reaching above head, pulling, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Global Behavior Education Alliance, LLC (GBE Alliance) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against qualified applicants based upon any protected group status, including but not limited to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability or medical condition as defined by applicable equal opportunity laws.
