Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - PART TIME

Opportunities for Positive Growth Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Paid Time Away

Continuing Education Budget

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

Opportunities for Positive Growth, Inc. seeks a Board-Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (OT A) in Indianapolis, IN for a part-time role with potential to grow to full-time.

The OTA will deliver direct OT services under supervision and work with an interdisciplinary team to support individuals with developmental disabilities. Flexible hours, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits after full-time status.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
• Current NBCOT certification.
• Indiana licensure as an OTA.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform transfers and mobility tasks.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct Occupational Therapy services under supervision of a licensed OT.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support skill development.
• Foster client goals and progress toward independence.
• Report to the Director of Occupational Therapy.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Accredited OTA program graduation

NBCOT Certification

Indiana OTA licensure

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - PART TIME

Opportunities for Positive Growth Inc Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

About this position

Description:

Opportunities for Positive Growth, Inc. is committed to providing meaningful and dignified support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are:

• 100% employee owned
• named a Top Workplace eleven times
• earned a Person-Centered Excellence Accreditation with Distinction through the Council on Quality and Leadership
• a woman-led business

Position: We are seeking a board - certified occupational therapy assistant who will provide direct Occupational Therapy services for people of all ages diagnosed with Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities. The occupational therapy assistant works directly under the supervision of a board-certified Occupational Therapist and as part of an interdisciplinary team to foster people’s skill development to achieve their goals.

This occupational therapy assistant position is a part-time, facility-based position that we are looking to fill immediately with flexible hours and has the potential to increase to full-time if desired. Hourly pay minimum is $25/hour and remains competitive based on experience. The Occupational Therapy Assistant will report directly to the Director of Occupational Therapy.

Benefits: OPG provides all clinic materials and intervention activities for the Occupational Therapy Assistant with yearly budgets to improve/maintain all materials. All documentation is completed on OPG owned technology available on site. Benefits once full-time include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
• Paid Time Away
• continuing education budget
• mileage reimbursement
• employee assistance plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Requirements:Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program, current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), licensure as an occupational therapy assistant in the state of Indiana, be able to legally work in the United States, be able to lift up to 50 lbs., be able to walk, bend, squat, turn in the knees, back, wrist and shoulders and grasp with both hands, be able to competently administer CPR/First Aid once trained during orientation, and demonstrate proof of a negative TB screening. It is preferred a candidate have at least one (1) year of experience working with individuals with disabilities.

Salary Information

$25 - $27Hourly Wage