Pediatric OT Assistant — School-Based Impact

Schoolbehaviorconsultation; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical insurance

Dental & vision coverage

PTO 5hrs per 150hrs

Job summary

School-Based Behavior Consultation LLC in Indiana seeks an Assistant Occupational Therapist to support pediatric OT services under supervision. You will help assess, treat, and advance skills for developmental delays, sensory processing, autism, and related conditions.

The role requires current licensure, at least 1 year of OT experience, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Full-time hours with competitive benefits and professional growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Current state assistant occupational therapist license.
• Minimum of one year of recent work experience as an occupational therapist.
• Graduation from an occupational therapy program accredited jointly by the AMA and AOTA.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED certification.
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) or OT Registered (OTR) with NBCOT.
• NPI and Taxonomy code required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates development and rehabilitation of clients with disabilities by planning and administering occupational therapy.
• Assists OT in assessments, reporting findings and goal recommendations.
• Helps clients develop or regain functioning and adapt to disabilities.
• Implements programs for daily living, pre-vocational, vocational, and homemaking skills.
• Promotes independence by tailoring therapies to individual capacity and interests.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and social workers for discharge planning.
• Documents client care and maintains confidentiality.
• Maintains safe and clean environment and adheres to infection-control policies.
• Maintains professional knowledge through workshops and publications.
• Develops OT staff through training and information sharing.

Skills

Health promotion and maintenance

Safe environment creation

Motivating others

Legal compliance

Bedside manner

Medical teamwork

Mental health promotion

Pain management

Communication skills

Education

Current state assistant occupational therapist license

Minimum 1 year OT experience

Graduation from accredited OT program

BLS/CPR certification

COTA or OTR credential

NPI and Taxonomy at hire

Experience with age range birth-adulthood

Team collaboration

Job description

School-Based Behavior Consultation LLC in Indiana seeks an Assistant Occupational Therapist to support pediatric OT services under supervision. You will help assess, treat, and advance skills for developmental delays, sensory processing, autism, and related conditions.

The role requires current licensure, at least 1 year of OT experience, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Full-time hours with competitive benefits and professional growth opportunities are offered.