What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant position at Midwest Automation & Custom Fabrication?
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) position at the Minnesota Autism Center (MAC) involves working under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to provide therapeutic services to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, conducting therapy sessions, and documenting patient progress. The role requires collaboration with other healthcare professionals to support the development of motor skills, sensory processing, and daily living activities for children.
Candidates for the COTA position should have a valid Minnesota occupational therapy assistant license or be eligible for licensure, have NBCOT certification, and experience working with children with autism. The job also emphasizes the importance of creating a positive and supportive environment for both clients and their families.
Salary range : $53,300 - $66,600 depending on experience
Required qualifications :
- Associate's degree or higher for occupational therapy assistant from an accredited university
- Minnesota occupational therapy assistant license (or eligibility)
- NBCOT certification
- Successfully completing a background check
- Adherence to ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements (state, federal, payers, NBCOT ethics, AOTA ethics)
- Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including email, meetings, care conferences, documentation
- Ability to complete documentation electronically according to facility and payer standards
- Physical requirements :
- Frequent kneeling along with bending and stooping (when toileting)
- Ability to respond quickly-get up from floor / run / walk fast (for elopements)
- Physically engaged for 7 hours (fast paced / on the go)
- Strength required to implement physical holds when safety of the client or staff is at risk
- Shuffling your feet (related to safety care)
- Standing / be on your feet for several consecutive hours many days
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Other responsibilities :
MAC offers a range of benefits for full-time employees, including paid time off, health insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, tuition reimbursement, and an annual stipend for continuing education units (CEUs)
About our company :
Founded in 1996 by parents who sought the very best treatment available to deliver opportunities to children and adolescents living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Minnesota Autism Center (MAC) provides therapeutic services for children ages 18 months to 21 years who have ASD.
MAC's services are center-based and in-home, and include speech and occupational therapy, assessment and diagnosis services, and individual and family therapy. At any given time, MAC serves approximately 370-400 clients throughout Minnesota at 22 centers located in Eagan, Eden Prairie, Maple Grove, Fridley, Vadnais Heights, Minnetonka, Woodbury, Duluth, Superior, Virginia, Mankato, Rochester, Red Wing, New Ulm, Medford, Hutchinson and Cambridge.
MAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in terms or conditions of employment on the basis of sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), race, traits associated with race (including hair texture and style), color, national origin, religion, creed, age once having reached the age of majority, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military status, veteran status, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with respect to public assistance, or any other characteristics that are protected by federal, state or local laws. Learn More
Salary : $53,300 - $66,600
