Pediatric COTA - Flexible Schedule & Mentorship

Associates in Pediatric Therapy; Elizabethtown (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Flexible scheduling

Work from home available

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

PTO

Life & disability insurance

Professional liability insurance

Job summary

Associates in Pediatric Therapy (APT) is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support pediatric patients under supervision, focusing on self-care and daily living skills. We offer mentorship, flexible scheduling including work-from-home options where appropriate, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) match, PTO, and liability coverage.

Join a clinician-run team that values family-centered care, diverse caseloads, and a collaborative environment where you

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant required.
• Understanding pediatric occupational delays and treatments.
• Excellent communication skills: oral and written.
• Team orientation with other disciplines.
• New grads welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist, treat patients with disorders which prohibit or delay self-care to enhance independence for daily life skills.
• Prepare detailed documentation of treatment provided, length of treatment and progress toward outcomes identified in plan of care set by an occupational therapist.
• Follow through on treatment and therapy plans to suit the individual needs of a diverse population of patients including short- and long-term goals.
• Educate patients, parents and caregivers about functional and self-care delays, causes and plan or treatment.
• Report patient progress and current status to appropriate parties including family members, caregiver or medical professional.
• Team with parent, caregiver or other therapists in a therapy session, as appropriate.
• Make appropriate referrals for additional patient services, as needed

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

New grads welcome

Education

Associates degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Associates in Pediatric Therapy (APT) is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support pediatric patients under supervision, focusing on self-care and daily living skills. We offer mentorship, flexible scheduling including work-from-home options where appropriate, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) match, PTO, and liability coverage.

Join a clinician-run team that values family-centered care, diverse caseloads, and a collaborative environment where you