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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

LLA Therapy

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Akron, Ohio

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing occupational therapy treatment to an assigned student caseload and collaborate with supervising therapists and school personnel. Document patient progress, conduct family training, and report findings during IEP and ETR meetings.

Qualifications

You have an Associate's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program and a current license to practice in Ohio. You are able to document patient progress, collaborate with supervising therapists and families, and effectively communicate treatment plans and findings.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Medicaid billing

Occupational Therapy

Job Description

Description

School-Based

About Our Culture

LLA Therapy is widespread across clinics and schools throughout Northeast Ohio. We strive to build a work culture that fosters FUN and CONNECTS employees. Join one of our events - run on our Akron Marathon team, meet for drinks at a local winery, share a potluck lunch with colleagues, join our Wellness Program, or participate in our monthly study groups. Join the LLA team today and let us help YOU Shine Your Brightest!

About Our School Services

With over 30 years of school therapy experience, LLA Therapy’s motto is: Helping Kids Shine Their Brightest! In order to accomplish our goal we pride ourselves on effective and streamlined communication, ongoing mentoring and support, collaboration between school personnel (intervention specialists, general education teachers, other therapy disciplines, psychologists, administration) and providing our professionals with the materials and tools they need to succeed (access to online assessments, shared therapy resources, templates, goal banks, and membership to online therapy tools).

Essential Accountabilities for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • Provide ongoing treatment to assigned caseload
  • Communicate and collaborate with supervising Occupational Therapist
  • Document, monitor, and analyze the patient’s progress and effects of treatment.
  • Communicate, educate, and provide family training on the patient’s individualized treatment plans.
  • Document, monitor, analyze, and report students’ progress and effects of treatment regularly in conjunction with school deadlines and procedures.
  • Attend and report evaluations findings and therapy recommendations in family friendly language during IEP and ETR meetings. 
  • Contribute to building a positive, supportive, and learning culture through collaboration and ongoing communication between school personnel and families. 
  • Maintenance and documentation of ongoing therapy minutes and report due-dates. 
  • Complete necessary Medicaid billing in conjunction with school deadlines and procedures. 

Requirements

  • Associate’s degree in an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program from an accredited college or university. 
  • Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the State of Ohio.
  • Valid Driver’s license.
  • FBI and BCI background check (can be completed upon hire)
  • Professional Liability Insurance, recommended by governing body.
  • Positive and goal-oriented, willing to accept the challenge of new assignments and be able to work well with others.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with emphasis on teamwork, customer service, and safe working practices. 
  • Must be able to handle stressful situations.
  • Compatible with company culture and core values.

Benefits for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

  • Medical    
  • Dental   
  • Vision   
  • Life Insurance
  • Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(K) with a Competitive Safe Harbor Match
  • Career Development Stipend
  • PTO
  • 7 Paid Holidays
  • Free Employee Assistance Program Services
  • Ongoing focus on team building and positive employee experience

LLA Therapy

HISTORY LLA Therapy is a full-service therapy agency whose goal is to weave our therapists into the communities, missions, and the cultures of those we serve. For over 30 years, LLA Therapy has been owned and operated by a therapist and a management team that consists of therapists and education leaders. In addition to our 4 outpatient clinics in Fairlawn, Hudson, Medina and Mentor, we provide assistive technology, occupational, physical, speech, and behavior therapy to schools throughout northeast Ohio in 12 counties. LLA Therapy works with over 60 schools and agencies and treats over 7,000 patients/students per year. Our customer retention rate with schools is approximately 98%, and we have been working with some districts for more than 25 years. CULTURE We are extremely proud to be named a 2019 Top Workplace by cleveland.com and the Plain Dealer due to the fact that the award is 100% driven by employee survey. As a management team and organization, we actively search and hire therapists who exemplify our core values: SKILLED, POSITIVE, PATIENT-CENTERED, APPROACHABLE, COMPASSIONATE, ETHICAL, and SUPPORTIVE.
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