Pediatric OTA - ABA & Growth Options

School-Based Behavior Consultation; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Vision and dental

PTO - 5hrs per 150hrs

5 paid holidays

Life Insurance

Retirement match 100% on first 3%

Mileage reimbursement

$350 CEU budget

Credentialing fee reimbursement

Job summary

School-Based Behavior Consultation (SBBC) is seeking an Assistant Occupational Therapist to provide pediatric occupational therapy services to infants through young adults at SBBC in collaboration with the supervising OT.

The assistant will help assess, treat, and progress diverse diagnoses such as developmental delay, sensory processing disorder, autism, and attention-related concerns, while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

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 Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the AMA and the AOTA
• Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) by the NBCOT or Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) by the NBCOT
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) and Taxonomy code required at time of hire
• Experience working with a variety of age groups from birth-adulthood
• Experience working collaboratively with related professionals and providers
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, community members, and staff members
• Demonstrates excellent time-management skills
• Demonstrates excellent rapport with children
• Valid CPR certification
• Valid Indiana driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer occupational therapy to pediatric clients as prescribed.
• Assist the OT in assessments, reporting findings, and goal recommendations.
• Help clients develop or regain physical or mental functioning.
• Implement programs involving daily living, crafts, and vocational skills.
• Promote independence by tailoring therapies to individual abilities.
• Coordinate discharge planning with healthcare team.
• Educate families and caregivers in home exercise programs.
• Document client care and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Health promotion and maintenance

Creating a safe, effective environment

Motivating others

Legal compliance

Bedside manner

Medical teamwork

Promoting mental health

Pain management

Listening, analyzing information, and…

Education

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 AMA and AOTA

Current BLS CPR or CPR/AED certification

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) or OTR NBCOT

NPI and Taxonomy code

Experience with birth-adulthood age range

Experience collaborating with related professionals

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent time-management skills

Excellent rapport with children

Valid CPR certification

Valid Indiana driver’s license

Job description

School-Based Behavior Consultation (SBBC) is seeking an Assistant Occupational Therapist to provide pediatric occupational therapy services to infants through young adults at SBBC in collaboration with the supervising OT.

The assistant will help assess, treat, and progress diverse diagnoses such as developmental delay, sensory processing disorder, autism, and attention-related concerns, while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.