Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Pediatric - Outpatient Clinic

Pediastaff; Wasilla (AK); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Pediastaff is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant for a pediatric-focused role near Wasilla, Alaska, starting in October on a 6‑month contract. You will manage an all-pediatric caseload in a modern facility with emphasis on gross motor and coordination delays, with some patients in foster care.

The clinic supports multiple locations and integrated services across SLP/PT/OT. The position requires Alaska COTA licensure (or eligibility), strong communication with caregivers, and

Qualifications

• Alaska license to practice COTA or eligible.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with caregivers, guardians and parents to achieve best outcomes for patients.
• Willingness to travel between clinics and to work in a telehealth format if required.
• Ability to evaluate patient, plan, develop and execute effective treatment plans; goal oriented.
• Previous pediatric experience preferred (fieldwork counts).

Responsibilities

• Work with an all pediatric caseload in a large, up-to-date facility.
• Caseload focuses on development delays in gross motor and motor coordination.
• Many patients in foster homes and a team approach with SLP/PT/OT services available.
• Telehealth could be used if required; travel between clinics as needed.
• Schedule involves four 10-hour days per week.

Skills

Pediatric care

Patient communication

Telehealth

Travel flexibility

Education

OT Associate's Degree

Job description

Exciting new job opportunity for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to work near Anchorage, in Wasilla, for a contract assignment starting in October! This will be a 6-month contract.

• You'll work with an all pediatric caseload in a large up to date facility
• Much of the caseload involves development delays in gross motor and motor coordination
• Many of the kiddos are in foster homes
• Clinic is known for helping with feeding and sensory integration
• Multiple clinic locations in the area; they offer speech, OT and PT services
• You will work four 10s

Requirements:

• Alaska license to practice COTA or eligible
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate successfully with caregivers, guardians and parents to achieve best outcomes for your patients
• Willingness to travel between clinics as needed and to work in a telehealth format if required
• Ability to evaluate patient, plan, develop and execute effective treatment plans; goal oriented
• Previous pediatric experience preferred (fieldwork counts!)

Qualifications:

You will need to hold an Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy and a current state license (or be eligible for same).

Equal Opportunity Employer:

AHSG companies, AHS Staffing (including its division, PediaStaff), AHSA, and Trio Workforce Solutions, are equal employment opportunity employers.