Occupational Therapist Assistant

Spurwink is hiring a hard-working candidate like you to become the Occupational Therapist Assistant at their facility in Portland. This position provides direct services to support a recovery lifestyle of people living in the program. The COTA provides occupational therapy services to clients under the direction and supervision of a registered occupational therapist. These services include contribution to and participation in assessment, intervention, and documentation. DUTIES: Participate in evaluation and assessment using standardized measures, formal and informal tests and checklists, as appropriate. Implement therapeutic procedures for which the COTA is qualified, as designated by the supervising occupational therapist. Help collect data for Individualized Educational Plans or Individualized Treatment Plans. Maintain current records in accordance with school, state, and federal policy. Assist with establishing goals for clients. Assist with developing individual and group therapy activities. Disseminate established therapeutic programs to the educational and program staff. QUALIFICATIONS: Must have completed an occupational therapy assistant educational program that is approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association and have completed all fieldwork requirements. Must be certified by the Occupational Therapy Certification Board (OTCB) following successful completion of the national certification examination. Must be licensed if he/she works in a state that has licensure laws and must maintain certification requirements of the state department of public instruction. Competitive Benefits Package: Health/Dental/Vision /Pet Insurance Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service) Scholarships to ME Community Colleges Tuition Reimbursement (Up to $2,000 Annually) 25% Tuition Reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program Quality Supervision and Paid Training Opportunities Career Advancement Opportunities Flexibility of Schedules Generous Paid Time Off Opportunity for Same Day Pay Health Plan Enrollees – Access to Several Discounts (Hotels, Electronics, Auto, Groceries, Event Tickets, and More) Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #IND3