Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – School-Based Role in Maryland
Overview
We seek a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to lead therapeutic services for high school students in a supportive school environment. The ideal candidate will drive student independence through personalized interventions while collaborating with educators and families. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and a commitment to fostering growth in a collaborative community.
What You'll Do8
- 1Deliver direct occupational therapy services under OT supervision
- 2Support IEP implementation and goal tracking
- 3Partner with teachers and specialists to design therapeutic strategies
- 4Document patient progress and maintain clinical records
- 5Engage students in skill-building activities aligned with educational objectives
- 6Participate in team meetings and ongoing professional development
- 7Advocate for student needs within the multidisciplinary team
- 8Maintain confidentiality and adhere to healthcare regulations
Requirements11
- 15+ years experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- 2Spark and Airflow proficiency for data analysis tasks
- 3Washington, District of Columbia residency required
- 4CPC Card certification current
- 5BCBA credential preferred
- 65+ years experience with pediatric populations
- 7Strong pediatric background specializing in high school students
- 8Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- 9Ability to organize complex caseloads efficiently
- 10Demonstrated problem-solving in dynamic environments
- 11AWS cloud infrastructure knowledge beneficial
Salary Insight
$50 - $65k per year
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Required Skills
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