Occupational Therapist Assistant

CommUnityCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

CommUnityCare in Austin, TX seeks a Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide direct pediatric care in an outpatient nonprofit clinic setting. You will implement treatment plans under supervision, document progress, and educate families on goals and care plans.

Responsibilities include collaboration with the OT team, maintaining safety and equipment, and staying current with pediatric care standards through continuing education.

Qualifications

• Complete Accredited OTA Program from AOTA certified school or pass NBCOT COTA exam.
• Active and unrestricted Texas license to practice as OTA.
• CPR certification through AHA or Red Cross, maintained during employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical treatment to improve client occupational performance under supervision.
• Document patient progress in Epic per standards and timelines.
• Collaborate with OT team and attend meetings to enhance care.
• Educate caregivers on plan of care and progress.
• Maintain supplies, equipment, and safe work area per standards.
• Stay current with pediatric practice knowledge and CE activities.

Skills

Consultation skills

Pediatric interventions

Communication skills

Time management

Clinical reasoning

Documentation (Epic)

Collaboration

Education

Accredited OTA Program

NBCOT COTA Exam

Tools

Epic

Job description

Overview

Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant who treats patients, birth through 21 years of age, in an outpatient nonprofit pediatric clinic-based setting.

Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical treatment to improve client occupational performance as directed by the supervising occupational therapist.
• Provide direct treatment specific to pediatric areas of practice including but not limited to ADL performance, developmental disorders, biomechanical deficits, sensory processing or integration deficits, emotional regulation, cognitive skill, social participation, and more.
• Provide caregiver education/training as well as communicate with families about plan of care and goal progress.
• Document patient progress according to approved medical documentation standards in a timely manner via Epic software.
• Maintain adequate caseload with appropriate productivity.
• Maintain supplies, equipment, and clean work area and adhere to facility/company safety standards.
• Collaborate with supervising occupational therapist(s) in observation sessions and OT team meetings to enhance client care.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through continuing education.
• Participate in team and department meetings and proactive efforts to achieve company and departmental goals.
• Collaborate and maintain cooperative working relationships with all members of the care team in providing patient‑centered care.
• Participate in resource seeking and advocating for patients through community resources, referral sources, agencies and colleagues (PT and SLP).
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong consultation skills for communicating with therapy team, parents and patients.
• Skill in providing a variety of interventions with knowledge of areas of practice specific to pediatrics.
• Knowledge of developmental disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD, biomechanical disorders, neuromuscular disorders, fine motor, visual motor, and visual perceptual impairments, and more.
• Knowledge of treatment approaches and interventions as utilized to treat disorders listed.
• Problem solving and clinical reasoning skills.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with therapy team, caregivers and clients.
• Skill in time management such as assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Knowledge of the regulations and practice standards of Pediatric Occupational Therapy.
• Experience/knowledge of Joint Commission accreditation process and requirements, as well as all federal, state and local regulations and standards associated with the delivery of care in a Federally Qualified Health Center.
• Demonstrated understanding and/or experience working in a patient‑centered medical home (PCMH) environment.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Complete Accredited OTA Program from AOTE certified school or Pass the National Board of Occupational Therapist (NBCOT) COTA Exam

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE Active and unrestricted license to practice as Occupational Therapy Assistant in the State of Texas

REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETION (e.g., CPR) Current Health Care Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Will be required to maintain a current CPR certification during employment.