Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA/COTA) - Home Health

Circle of Care; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing high-quality occupational therapy services to pediatric patients in a home health setting. As a Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will collaborate with licensed Occupational Therapists to enhance patients' independence and daily living skills through personalized care. Your role will involve implementing engaging therapy activities, maintaining detailed patient records, and leveraging community resources for optimal treatment outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children while growing professionally in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Active OTA license in Texas is required.
• Experience in pediatrics or home health is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing occupational therapy activities tailored to each patient.
• Document treatment types and patient responses accurately.

Skills

Patient Care Documentation

Occupational Therapy Techniques

Communication Skills

Collaboration with Healthcare Team

Education

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistance

Supervised experience in healthcare

Job description

Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA/COTA) - Home Health

Currently seeking candidates servicing the following areas

• Central Austin
• Round Rock / Pflugerville
• Round Rock / Georgetown / North Leander

PLEASE NOTE: This position requires an active OTA license in the state of Texas.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) or (OTA) to join our team in providing high-quality occupational therapy services to pediatric patients in a home health setting. Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT), the OTA will play a vital role in enhancing patients' independence and daily living skills through individualized care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in Treatment Implementation: Collaborate with the supervising OT to design and implement engaging, goal-oriented occupational therapy activities tailored to each patient's needs.
• Document Patient Care: Accurately document treatment types and patient responses in clinical notes on the day of each visit, ensuring timely integration into patient records for consistency and quality care.
• Maintain Patient Records: Keep organized, detailed patient records, including progress summaries, to support effective ongoing care.
• Utilize Community Resources: Leverage community resources and agency personnel to make appropriate referrals that enhance patient support and treatment outcomes.
• Receive Supervision from Licensed OT: Work under the guidance of a licensed Occupational Therapist, following state guidelines for OT assistants.
• Engage in Case Conferences: Actively participate in case conferences to discuss patient progress and collaborate on treatment strategies with the healthcare team.
• Invest in Professional Development: Attend agency-led training sessions and in-service education to stay updated on best practices and innovative therapeutic techniques.
• Coordinate Patient Visits: Confirm weekly visit schedules with the Area Support Manager (ASM) and supervising OT to ensure well-coordinated patient care.
• Communicate Availability: Notify the agency promptly of any absences due to illness, emergencies, or professional obligations to maintain reliable service delivery.
• Support Discharge Planning: Collaborate with the OT, patients, and physicians to facilitate smooth discharge planning, meeting both agency policies and patient needs.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistance or equivalent.
• Licensure: Active Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) license in Texas.
• Preferred: One year of supervised experience in a healthcare setting, particularly in pediatrics or home health.

Circle of Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.