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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (School Based)
Opportunity Criteria
Employment TypeFull Time
Salary Range
$55,000.00
to
$0.00
/ Year
\*\*Now Hiring for 2025 - 2026 School Year\*\*
Accel is a private, nonprofit organization for children with special needs, ages 5-22, and adults 18 and over. ACCEL provides innovative, individualized and comprehensive educational, therapeutic, vocational, behavioral, life skills, and transitional services to individuals with a wide range of disabilities including autism, intellectual, physical disabilities and health impairments. You will have the opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary setting. The team includes Special Education Teachers, OTs, PTs, Music Therapist, Aquatic Therapy, Recreation Therapy, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, and more. This is a great opportunity to expand Assistive Technology and AAC knowledge.
*BENEFITS OF ACCEL EMPLOYMENT* :
* Competitive Pay.
* *Paid School Holidays including: Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, and Spring Break.* Additionally, we observe federal holidays which often involve three-day weekends!
* *Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental).*
* Paid Time Off and Sick Leave.
* 401K
* 10-Month Position. (August - May)
*JOB SUMMARY* :
Work under the plan of care of a registered occupational therapist to develop functional sensorimotor, perceptual, and fine motor skills in students with physical, cognitive, and emotional/behavioral challenges with students. Collaborate and develop programming alongside teachers, parents and other related service providers.
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*
* Provide consultative and direct occupational therapy services.
* Develop and implement individualized educational plans and instructional programs under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
* Participate in Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) and Individual Education as needed.
* Participate in the individual education planning, collaborating with teachers as appropriate for each student to receive occupational therapy services under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
* Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team to implement therapeutic and educational programs.
* Provide ongoing and periodic evaluations of student's progress, documenting progress with the same frequency as for all ACCEL students.
* Develop and maintain a professional relationship with parents/caregivers and inform them of the student's progress.
* Submit all reports within designated time frames.
* Maintain an accurate record keeping system.
* Maintain attendance and hourly contact records for Medicaid.
* Submit Medicaid billing as directed.
* Comply with ACCEL policies.
*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS* :
* Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
* Valid Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners License.
* Obtain an AHCCCS number for submission of Medicaid billing.
*WORK ENVIRONMENT:*
The work environment is representative of what an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Students may exhibit inappropriate physical behavior which may include hitting, biting, kicking, etc.
Visit us at www.accel.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Education:
* Associate (Required)
License/Certification:
* Arizona Occupational Therapy Assistant License (Required)
* COTA certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
* Phoenix, AZ 85051 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Accel is a private, nonprofit organization for children with special needs, ages 5-22, and adults 18 and over. ACCEL provides innovative, individualized and comprehensive educational, therapeutic, vocational, behavioral, life skills, and transitional services to individuals with a wide range of disabilities including autism, intellectual, physical disabilities and health impairments. You will have the opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary setting. The team includes Special Education Teachers, OTs, PTs, Music Therapist, Aquatic Therapy, Recreation Therapy, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, and more. This is a great opportunity to expand Assistive Technology and AAC knowledge.
*BENEFITS OF ACCEL EMPLOYMENT* :
* Competitive Pay.
* *Paid School Holidays including: Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, and Spring Break.* Additionally, we observe federal holidays which often involve three-day weekends!
* *Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental).*
* Paid Time Off and Sick Leave.
* 401K
* 10-Month Position. (August - May)
*JOB SUMMARY* :
Work under the plan of care of a registered occupational therapist to develop functional sensorimotor, perceptual, and fine motor skills in students with physical, cognitive, and emotional/behavioral challenges with students. Collaborate and develop programming alongside teachers, parents and other related service providers.
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*
* Provide consultative and direct occupational therapy services.
* Develop and implement individualized educational plans and instructional programs under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
* Participate in Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) and Individual Education as needed.
* Participate in the individual education planning, collaborating with teachers as appropriate for each student to receive occupational therapy services under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
* Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team to implement therapeutic and educational programs.
* Provide ongoing and periodic evaluations of student's progress, documenting progress with the same frequency as for all ACCEL students.
* Develop and maintain a professional relationship with parents/caregivers and inform them of the student's progress.
* Submit all reports within designated time frames.
* Maintain an accurate record keeping system.
* Maintain attendance and hourly contact records for Medicaid.
* Submit Medicaid billing as directed.
* Comply with ACCEL policies.
*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS* :
* Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
* Valid Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners License.
* Obtain an AHCCCS number for submission of Medicaid billing.
*WORK ENVIRONMENT:*
The work environment is representative of what an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Students may exhibit inappropriate physical behavior which may include hitting, biting, kicking, etc.
Visit us at www.accel.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Education:
* Associate (Required)
License/Certification:
* Arizona Occupational Therapy Assistant License (Required)
* COTA certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
* Phoenix, AZ 85051 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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