Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant

Center for Pediatric Therapies; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Pediatric Therapies is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant in Danville, Virginia. The role focuses on treating children aged birth to 21 through direct patient care, documentation, and education. You will work under supervision of occupational therapists and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications include a current Virginia license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, CPR certification, and preferably experience in pediatric therapy. The clinic emphasizes confidentiality and EEO guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must provide direct patient care to assess medical conditions and capabilities.
• Document and record the patient’s condition appropriately.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment of referred patients requiring rehabilitation services.
• Work collaboratively with OTs, PTs, SLPs, and teachers.
• Maintain confidentiality according to EEO guidelines.

Skills

Direct patient care

Documentation and record keeping

Patient and family education

Education

Graduated from an accredited school

Current Virginia license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant

Current CPR certification

Job description

Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Center for Pediatric Therapies (CPT) is a full service rehabilitation clinic serving children from birth through age 21 in Southside Virginia. CPT offers a multidisciplinary approach to treat a variety of neurological, orthopedic, and developmental disorders. Our services are delivered in the most appropriate environment for the child, whether that is in the home, daycare, school, or one of our kid-friendly outpatient clinics in Danville, Lynchburg, South Boston or Martinsville, Virginia.

The Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant is responsible for the treatment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services which includes; providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. As well, the Occupational Therapy Assistant must document and record the patient’s condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy methods. The OTA works under the supervision of the OT, collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team including OTs, PTs, SLPs, and teachers.

• Must have graduated from an accredited school
• Current Virginia license as a Occupational Therapy Assistant or proactively in the process of the application process for current state licensure as a Occupational TherapyAssistant
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver's license
• Experience in pediatric occupational therapy (preferred, not required)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.