Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Pediatric Therapy, LLC; Terre Haute (IN); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible schedules

401(k) match

PTO

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

Pediatric Therapy, LLC is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their compassionate and supportive team in Terre Haute, Indiana. As part of the team, you will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to treat children and enhance their independence in daily life skills.

The ideal candidate must have an Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy, excellent communication skills, and an understanding of pediatric occupational delays. This role offers flexible scheduling, great benefits including health insurance, and a vibrant work environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills: oral and written.
• An individual who thrives on being part of a team.
• Thorough understanding of pediatric occupational delays.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients with disorders delaying self-care to enhance independence.
• Prepare detailed documentation of treatment provided.
• Educate patients, parents and caregivers about functional delays.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Understanding of pediatric occupational delays

Education

Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Description

Making a difference and helping kids shine, one session at a time.

At Associates in Pediatric Therapy (APT), we don’t just offer therapy, we build brighter futures through compassionate, individualized care. As a therapist with APT, you’ll be part of a dynamic, supportive team that puts kids and families first, all in a fun, energizing environment designed to help everyone thrive (including you!).

What Makes APT Different?

We do things differently, and it shows.

• Client-Focused Care = No cookie cutter plans
• Diverse Caseloads = Avoiding a “one-size-fits-all” approach
• Family-First Mindset = We care for the whole child
• Run by Clinicians = You’re never just a number here, our therapists take pride in what they do

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Mentorship: Whether you are a new grad or an experienced therapist, APT provides top notch mentorship.
• Flexible Schedules: Because life outside of work matters, too, work from home is available to you at APT!
• Amazing Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO, life & disability insurance, company provided professional liability insurance – we’ve got you covered.
• Clinician Run Company: You’ll be supported by people who get the work you do.

What You’ll Do:

Under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist, treat patients with disorders which prohibit or delay self-care to enhance independence for daily life skills.

• Prepare detailed documentation of treatment provided, length of treatment and progress toward outcomes identified in plan of care set by an occupational therapist
• Follow through on treatment and therapy plans to suit the individual needs of a diverse population of patients including short- and long-term goals
• Educate patients, parents and caregivers about functional and self-care delays, causes and plan or treatment
• Report patient progress and current status to appropriate parties including family members, caregiver or medical professional
• Team with parent, caregiver or other therapists in a therapy session, as appropriateMake appropriate referrals for additional patient services, as needed

Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

Our Ideal COTA Candidate Has:

• An Occupational Therapy Assistant must have at least an Associates Degree from an accredited establishment and passed their exams administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
• Thorough understanding of pediatric occupational delays, causes and treatments
• Excellent communication skills: oral and written
• An individual who thrives on being part of a team, working alongside other disciplines, as needed
• New grads are welcome to apply!

See why we are proud to work at APT:

Watch the Video:

https://youtu.be/sAaIFxeMmaU

More info available at:

http://www.kidtherapy.org/careers

Associates in Pediatric Therapy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.