Pediatric Occupational Therapist Assistant | Tyler-Longview Area

Community Healthcore; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Tyler, Texas, seeks a Pediatric Occupational Therapist for delivering early intervention services to children aged 0-3. This role involves working with families, focusing on self-help skills, play, and motor development, utilizing a parent-coach model. Candidates should have an associates degree in occupational therapy and be licensed in Texas. Experience in pediatric therapy is preferred. Reliable transportation is needed for service delivery across multiple counties.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services for babies ages 0-3 years in the Early Childhood Intervention Program.
• Address functional needs related to self-help skills and motor development.
• Provide services in the home or virtually.

Skills

Pediatric occupational therapy

Functional skills development

Parent-coach model

Transportation reliability

Education

Associates degree in occupational therapy

Licensed Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in Texas

Job description

Overview

Job scope: The Pediatric Occupational Therapist will be responsible for the delivery of services for babies ages 0-3 years 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 Tyler, but the position serves the surrounding counties: Smith, Henderson, Wood, Anderson, Cherokee, Rains, Van Zandt, Gregg, Harrison, Marion, Panola, Upshur and Rusk. 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

• Reliable transportation
• 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.