Pediatric Occupational Therapist Assistant

Community Healthcore; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist Assistant to deliver services for infants in the Early Childhood Intervention Program. Responsibilities include addressing self-help skills and developmental needs through in-home or virtual support. Candidates must hold an Associate's degree in occupational therapy and be licensed in Texas. Experience with developmental delays preferred. Reliable transportation is essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed in the State of Texas as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant.
• Prefer minimum one-year experience in pediatric occupational therapy.
• Must have a current valid driver's license in state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services for babies ages 0-3 in Early Childhood Intervention Program.
• Address functional needs related to self-help skills and development.
• Provide services in-home or virtually using a parent-coach model.

Skills

Experience in pediatric occupational therapy

Working with children with developmental delays

Reliable transportation

Bending and lifting capabilities

Education

Associates degree in occupational therapy

Job description

Pediatric Occupational Therapist Assistant

Job scope: The Pediatric Occupational Therapist will be responsible for the delivery of services for babies ages 0-3years old in the Early Childhood Intervention Program. Address the functional needs of a child related to the performance of self-help skills, adaptive behavior, play and sensory, motor and postural development. Provide services in the home or virtually using a parent-coach model. Main office is located in Texarkana, but the position serves the surroundings counties: Bowie, Cass and Red River. Operates under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist and reports to the ECI Program Assistant Director.

Education/licensure:

Associates degree from an approved college or university in occupational therapy. Licensed in the State of Texas as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant. Prefer a minimum of one-year experience in pediatric occupational therapy. Current valid driver's license in state of residence.

Experience/Knowledge: Experience in working with children with developmental delays is preferred, but not required.

Physical requirements that are bona fide occupational qualifications essential to the performance of the job: Reliable transportation, be able to complete activities necessary to perform services including: bending, lifting up to 44 pounds, crawling and kneeling. Must be able to tolerate excessive heat and cold. Must lift and transport equipment for transfer and repair