Pediatric OT Assistant: Build Kids' Skills

Sidewalk Therapy Group, LLC; Little Rock (AR); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidewalk Therapy Group seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to implement individualized care plans for children, focusing on motor skills, sensory processing, and daily living activities across settings.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams and provide therapy in outpatient clinics and schools, documenting progress and outcomes to support growth in pediatric patients.

Qualifications

• Experience with pediatric occupational therapy in outpatient clinics, schools, or early intervention.
• Hands-on experience assisting with ADLs and therapy strategies for children with ASD or other disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist children with activities of daily living (ADLs), including dressing, grooming, feeding, and self-care techniques.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams such as speech therapists, physical therapists, physicians, and educators to coordinate holistic care.
• Provide therapy sessions in various settings including outpatient clinics and schools.
• Report patient progress to the supervising therapist.
• Manage case documentation meticulously, maintaining accurate records of patient progress and treatment outcomes.

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

In this role, you will implement individualized care plans aimed at improving motor skills, sensory processing, and daily living activities to enhance children's functional abilities across various settings. Your energy and dedication will help children overcome challenges related to executive function, developmental delays, or injuries, fostering independence and confidence from early childhood through adolescence. We are committed to providing a supportive environment that values your skills and promotes professional growth.
Duties
Assist children with activities of daily living (ADLs), including dressing, grooming, feeding, and self-care techniques.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams such as speech therapists, physical therapists, physicians, and educators to coordinate holistic care.
Provide therapy sessions in various settings including outpatient clinics and schools.
Report patient progress to the supervising therapist.
Manage case documentation meticulously, maintaining accurate records of patient progress and treatment outcomes.
Experience
Proven experience working with children in pediatric occupational therapy roles within outpatient clinics, schools, or early intervention programs.

Requirements

Proven experience working with children in pediatric occupational therapy roles within outpatient clinics, schools, or early intervention.

Hands-on experience assisting with ADLs and implementing therapy strategies for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other disabilities.

Knowledge of physiology, anatomy, medical terminology, and how they relate to pediatric patient care.

Skilled in developing care plans tailored to individual needs while considering family dynamics and environmental factors.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.