Pediatric OT Assistant - Flexible Schedule & Mentorship

Associates in Pediatric Therapy; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Flexible schedules

Health, dental, vision, 401(k) match,,

Life & disability insurance

Professional liability insurance – on‑

Job summary

Associates in Pediatric Therapy (APT) is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant to support pediatric patients under supervision of an Occupational Therapist. You will help improve self-care and daily living skills, documenting progress and adapting treatment plans.

Join a clinician-run team with mentorship, flexible schedules including work-from-home options where possible, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• An Occupational Therapy Assistant must have at least an Associates Degree from an accredited establishment and passed their exams administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
• Thorough understanding of pediatric occupational delays, causes and treatments
• Excellent communication skills: oral and written
• An individual who thrives on being part of a team, working alongside other disciplines, as needed
• New grads are welcome to apply!

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed documentation of treatment provided, length of treatment and progress toward outcomes identified in plan of care set by an occupational therapist
• Follow through on treatment and therapy plans to suit the individual needs of a diverse population of patients including short- and long-term goals
• Educate patients, parents and caregivers about functional and self-care delays, causes and plan or treatment
• Report patient progress and current status to appropriate parties including family members, caregiver or medical professional
• Team with parent, caregiver or other therapists in a therapy session, as appropriate
• Make appropriate referrals for additional patient services, as needed

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Education

Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Associates in Pediatric Therapy (APT) is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant to support pediatric patients under supervision of an Occupational Therapist. You will help improve self-care and daily living skills, documenting progress and adapting treatment plans.

Join a clinician-run team with mentorship, flexible schedules including work-from-home options where possible, and comprehensive benefits.