Occupational Therapy Assistant - Arkansas

Pediatrics Plus Website; Arkansas; Vor Ort; USD 48.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Paid Time Off, Benefits, and 401K

Training & Development

Personal Growth & Leadership Opportunt

Supportive & interdisciplinary work

Zusammenfassung

Pediatrics Plus is hiring Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants to deliver pediatric OT services in developmental daycare and outpatient settings. You will work under an Occupational Therapist to support children ages 0–21, with emphasis on family collaboration and continuity of care.

The role involves therapy delivery, caseload management, and thorough documentation while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to achieve outcomes for children and families.

Qualifikationen

• Must hold current, unrestricted OTA license in Arkansas.
• Must hold NBCOT certification.
• Ability to work with children birth to 21 and their families.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with documentation and reporting procedures.

Aufgaben

• Provide OT therapy services to children 0–21 years as prescribed by a physician.
• Schedule caseloads by contacting parents/guardians.
• Document therapy services and sign weekly progress notes.
• Update and submit efficiency reports weekly.
• Collaborate with pediatric team to ensure quality service.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Organization

Computer skills

Reading documents

Report writing

Public speaking

Ausbildung

Arkansas OTA license (Current, unrestricted)

NBCOT certification

Tools

deTASO

Jobbeschreibung

Are you a compassionate and enthusiastic individual looking to positively impact the life of children with special needs?

At Pediatrics Plus, you can do just that!

We are currently seeking Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants to join our team of highly qualified professionals that share our vision of Empowering Children to Conquer their World!

Pediatrics Plus is a highly collaborative pediatric healthcare provider. We are committed to helping children succeed in all stages of life through evidence-based therapy (ABA, OT, PT, and Speech) and developmental preschool services, state of the art facilities, specialized equipment, family support and education, and community investment.

Here are some other reasons you’ll love working at Pediatrics Plus:

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Paid Time Off, Benefits, and 401K
• Training & Development
• Personal Growth & Leadership Opportunities
• Supportive & interdisciplinary work environment

What you will do:

The COTA provides occupational therapy treatment services to children age 0-21 years as prescribed by a physician, based on the recommended number of units from evaluations and prescriptions. This role will also be responsible for the following under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist:

• Provides therapy services in a variety of settings including the developmental daycare and outpatient clinic.
• Schedules children onto caseload by contacting the parent/guardian.
• Provides documentation of all therapy services by locking and electronically signing weekly progress notes.
• Updates and turns in efficiency reports weekly.
• Updates schedule on the server.
• Provides administration with updated credentials as needed.
• Ensures that non-treatment time is reported to and approved by administration per policy. Enters all non-treatment time into deTASO.
• Completes additional paperwork requirements in an accurate and timely manner as notified by administration. These requirements include, but are not limited to: Early Intervention paperwork (if needed)
• Is available to provide occupational therapy services and other related duties (meetings, conferences, etc.) during the days and hours stipulated in the employment agreement.
• Is available to children and families to ensure continuity of care and proper management of treatment.
• Collaborates with administration and other disciplines to ensure quality services for children and families.
• Participates in annual performance reviews for professional development and growth.
• Provides feedback to administration regarding ways to enhance continued improvement of the company.
• Responds positively to feedback concerning job performance.
• Participates in Multidisciplinary conferences as needed.
• Demonstrates continued growth in therapeutic skills through learning, knowledge and application.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What you have:

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide variety of people
• Must be able to work with children birth to age 21 and their families
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic computer skills which includes a working knowledge of database, word processing, spreadsheet, and Internet software
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a very busy environment
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies, and other company documents
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of families or employees of organization
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance. Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner

Education/ Certification:

• Current, unrestricted occupational therapy assistant license as approved by the Arkansas state licensing board
• Current NBCOT certification

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to accurately communicate information and ideas so others will understand through sight and hearing. The employee is regularly required to move including walking, running, and sitting. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, lift, reach, and feel. The employee is frequently required to stand and stoop, twist, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.