Occupational Therapist Assistant

Reach Therapy Services Llc; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simple IRA matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A pediatric therapy clinic in Searcy, Arkansas is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist Assistant. You will provide therapy for children with diverse needs, collaborating with Occupational Therapists. The ideal candidate has state licensing, strong customer service skills, and previous experience in occupational therapy settings. Benefits include health insurance, retirement matching, and flexible scheduling. Join a supportive team focused on patient success and mentorship opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current state licensing for occupational therapy assistance required.
• Previous experience in an occupational therapy setting desired.
• Strong customer service skills and a positive attitude.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Treat children with a range of abilities from birth to 21 years.
• Provide services in clinic, daycare, home, and schools.
• Assist Occupational Therapists with exercises and care coordination.
• Assist patients with adaptive equipment and motor learning.
• Support OT with exercises, communication, and care coordination as needed.
• Maintain equipment and ensure clean, organized materials.
• Document patient progress and manage caseload.

Skills

Customer service skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Flexibility

Education

Current state licensing for occupational therapy assistance

Experience in pediatric therapy

Tools

Medical records software

EMR

Job description

Benefits:

• Simple IRA matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced pediatric Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team! As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will be working closely with Occupational Therapists as well as other Assistants to provide therapy and support for our patients. The ideal candidate has strong time management skills, excellent customer service skills, and knowledge of occupational therapy guidelines and recommendations.

A therapist-owned and operated clinic, REACH boasts a collaborative, inter‑disciplinary approach to patient care across all disciplines including speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and behavior therapy. Should you join our team, REACH offers support for all new staff and mentorship opportunities for specialized areas in the field of occupational therapy.

In addition to peer support and mentorship, benefits include: health insurance, retirement matching, flexible scheduling, and more.

Key responsibilities include:

• Treating children with a wide range of abilities (birth to 21 years of age)
• Providing services in a variety of settings, including clinic, daycare, home, schools, and community
• Read, understand, and follow all plans of care and therapy laid out for patients under your care
• Assist patients with using adaptive equipment, modified exercises, and learning basic life skills
• Assist Occupational Therapists with exercises, communication, and care coordination as needed
• Assemble, clean, and maintain equipment and materials used on a daily basis
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress and changes
• Managing your patient caseload and schedule

The ideal candidate will display the following qualifications:

• Current state licensing for occupational therapy assistance required
• Previous experience working in an occupational therapy setting desired
• Strong customer service skills and a positive attitude
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong time management skills
• The ability to make decisions in a high‑stress environment
• Teamwork and relationship building
• Flexibility to work well both independently and as a member of a team
• Results‑oriented, self‑motivated
• Dedication to continued professional growth and education, initiative in pursuing learning opportunities
• Critical thinking and creative problem solving
• Fostering a positive work environment
• Commitment to patient success

Experience:

• Pediatric therapy: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical records software, EMR (Bonus)

Job Type:

Full-time, Part-time, PRN