Pediatric Occupational Therapist Assistant

KidsCare Home Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401K

Professional development funds

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

KidsCare Home Health is hiring Occupational Therapy Assistants to provide pediatric occupational therapy services in patients' homes. Positions include PRN, part-time, and full-time roles across multiple locations.

OTA will work under the supervision of an OT to promote independence and functional performance for children with special needs. The role requires an OTA credential (preferred), a valid state license, CPR certification, and a driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Associates degree as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant preferred.
• Current state license to practice as an OTA is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric occupational therapy services under supervision of an OT.
• Direct patients and caregivers in tasks to restore, reinforce and/or enhance function.
• Work in home health settings with flexible caseloads and scheduling.

Skills

Associates Degree

State license

Driver's license

CPR certification

Public speaking

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Record keeping

Time management

Education

Associates Degree (COTA)

State license

Driver's license

CPR certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

KidsCare Home Health is an ethical, therapist owned and operated home health company seeking to immediately hire Occupational Therapy Assistants to fill PRN, Part-Time, and Full-Time positions in multiple locations. We provide therapy services to children with special needs in the comfort of their own homes. If you have a passion for working with pediatrics and making a difference in your community, while enjoying work-life balance, KidsCare is the place for you!

Our leadership team recognizes the hard work and dedication of our therapists by promoting from within and have added leadership roles that come with minimal stress levels. We have also redesigned our mentorship programs so that everyone gets the guidance they desire; your success is our focus!

At KidsCare we desire to work with individuals who embody the values of the organization which together create our C.A.R.E. culture. In return we offer a full benefits package to include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; paid time off, 401K, professional development funds and tuition reimbursement.

What Sets Us Apart

• Therapist Owned/Operated - We understand your challengesfirsthand.
• Ethically Centered - Ourclients and therapists are our top priority.
• Work Life Balance - Choose your caseload size based on your lifestyle needs.
• Create Your Own Schedule - Choose patients and treatment times.

The Occupational Therapist Assistant will provide medically prescribed occupational therapy services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT) for pediatric patients within the home health setting. They will direct the patient and the caregiver in selected tasks to restore, reinforce and/or enhance performance.

Education And Work Experience Requirements

• Associates Degree as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant preferred.
• Current state-issued professional.
• Valid state drivers license.
• CPR certified.

Other Qualifications And Skills

• Ability to read and write in simple correspondence with effective public speaking in small groups.
• Excellent critical thinking and critical thinking skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret instruction with the ability to solve practical problems with a variety of concrete variables.
• Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite, record keeping and routine database activity.
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Physical Demands/Working Environment

• Spends one-third to two-thirds of time in standing, walking, reaching sitting kneeling, and crawling activities.
• Over two-thirds of time is spent using hands, fingers, and will handle, feel, talk, and hear.
• Diverse indoor residential or childcare setting.
• Moderate physical activity performing strenuous activities of a therapy nature.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements.
• Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).

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