Occupational Therapy Assistant - Bryant Farm

Pediatrics Plus Website; Bryant (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

PTO, Benefits, and 401K

Training & Development

Personal Growth & Leadership Opp.|

Interdisciplinary team environment

Job summary

Pediatrics Plus in Bryant, AR seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join a collaborative pediatric team delivering evidence-based therapy. You will provide therapy to children 0–21 under OT supervision in clinic and developmental daycare settings.

You will document services, coordinate with families, and contribute to a multidisciplinary approach focused on empowering children to conquer their world. Flexible scheduling and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Occupational Therapy Assistant license in Arkansas.
• NBCOT certification is required.
• Ability to work with children birth to 21 and their families.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to children 0–21 under OT supervision.
• Schedule and caseload management with parents/guardians.
• Document therapy services and weekly progress notes.
• Collaborate with administration and other disciplines for quality care.
• Participate in performance reviews and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Effective communication

Child development experience

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Arkansas OT Assistant license

NBCOT certification

Job description

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 Assistantsto 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 ideasso others will understand through sight and hearing. The employee is regularly required to move including walking, running, andsitting. The employee is regularly required tousehands and fingers to handle, lift,reach, and feel. The employee is frequentlyrequired to stand and stoop, twist, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently liftand/or move up to 50pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depthperception, 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.