Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Orthopedic Impairment Program at Southern Oregon Education Service District is seeking a motivated, compassionate, and collaborative Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team. This position is location-based and serves primarily K-12 students in the Eagle Point School District. The beauty of the area, along with many outdoor and cultural opportunities, offers an ideal work/life balance. If you are passionate about working with students to improve their access to learning through school-based therapy, are an excellent team player and communicator, and are looking for a work environment that is professional, positive, and intrinsically motivating, this job is for you!

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Position Goal: To support the licensed occupational therapist in delivering appropriate school-based therapy services to eligible students under the direct supervision of the licensed therapist. These services may include assessing progress, training and assistance with program development and implementation, data collection, consultation, accessing adaptive materials and attendance at IEP meetings
Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists occupational/physical therapist with monitoring levels of functioning and progress toward goals.
• Adapts school and classroom environment, tools, and materials under the supervision of the occupational/physical therapist for the purpose of improving student access to learning.
• Assists the occupational/physical therapist in the development and implementation of therapy programs.
• Collects and records data on therapy programs.
• Maintains on-going communication with the occupational/physical therapist regarding student progress, status of therapy equipment and effectiveness of occupational/physical therapy programs.
• Assists occupational/physical therapist in design, modification, adaptation and procurement of adaptive equipment.
• Attends required IFSP/IEP meetings as appropriate, completes OI billing documentation, writes progress notes.
• Manages student behavior during therapy.
• Makes home visits as necessary.
• Respects confidential information.
• Maintains regular attendance in order to preserve the continuity of service delivery for the program.
• Performs duties in a manner reasonably expected and generally recognized by the profession.
• Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with SOESD employees, education agency representatives and other stakeholders
• Participate in trainings and professional development.
• Participate in team meetings, and other committee meetings regarding program activities.
• Follow established SOESD policies and procedures.
• Perform physical requirements unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodations (see next page).
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Graduate of accredited Occupational or Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
• Meets COTA/PTA licensing requirements of the OT/PT Therapy Licensing Boards, State of Oregon.
• Experience working with children who experience disabilities preferred.
• An understanding of school-based therapy services and/or experience working in pediatrics preferred.

• Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to 2182.00 per month (family coverage) for health, dental and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees.
• Employer-paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System), including additional 6% individual investment account with PERS.
• 9 paid holidays
• A generous sick, vacation and discretionary (personal) leave packet is also provided to qualified employees.

• OEBB MODA
• Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance
• Monthly premium deducted pre-tax

• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts medical, day-care expenses
• Optional Coverage for Additional Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity
• 403(b)
• Mercy Flights Membership

• Stand/Walk: 6-8 hours/day
• Sit/Sit on Floor: 1-4 hours/day
• Drive: 1-4…