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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

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Hetherington Therapy

Palm Bay, FL (In Person)

$66,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/4/2026

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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Hetherington Therapy - 4.0 Palm Bay, FL Job Details Part-time | Full-time | Contract $63,000 - $69,000 a year 3 hours ago Benefits Continuing education credits Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Direct patient care Working with pediatric populations Outpatient Working with children Collaboration with other professionals for student support Occupational Therapy Associate's degree in occupational therapy COTA Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Patient interaction Coordinating patient care in an occupational therapy role Patient treatment Care plan implementation Associate's degree Child & youth therapy Working with youth Full Job Description Job description Are you passionate about making an impact in your patients' lives? Does the opportunity to work with children inspire you to be your best? Are you a self-starter seeking an opportunity to set your own schedule? Great, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Location We are looking to fill Full-Time positions within a variety of our settings, ranging from homecare, schools, and clinic. Hetherington Therapy is the leading home care company in Brevard County, Florida. Located on the East coast of the Central Florida region, Brevard County is home to miles of the beautiful Atlantic Ocean beaches, as well as the largest collection of endangered plants and wildlife in the United States. With perfect tropical weather year- round, you can spend your days out on the water boating, fishing, skiing, or surfing. Whatever outdoor activity you are searching for, you'll be sure to experience it here in Brevard County. Looking for a quick getaway? Take an hour drive to downtown Orlando to explore the theme park capital of the world! Practice Overview Hetherington Therapy is the leading locally/therapist owned company in the region that provides occupational, physical, and speech therapy in homes, schools, our 2 clinic locations and in the community. We have made it our mission to provide life skills and tools in a compassionate manner so that the next generation of children are better equipped to be successful. We understand the value of a child feeling safe in their environment, which is why we built a business to provide care in the comfort of that child's own home or school. Our team believes in making a positive impact in the lives of the children, which is why we are highly involved with their families. If you are passionate about the future and growth of the next generation, then we want to speak with you! This position will be at 1-location working with complex children at a Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care facility. What You'll Be Working On
  • Work with children/youth on the Autism Spectrum as well as a variety of other complex diagnoses.
  • Educate patients and family members, keep detailed records relating to patient conditions
  • Assess patients regularly, monitor progress toward treatment goals.
  • Identify opportunities and provide recommendations for corrective action and process improvement
  • Promote positive work environment, collaborate with team members on patient care
  • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team
  • Weekly Occupational Therapist supervision and communication. Qualifications
  • Associates Degree as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Licensed or ability to be licensed in the state of Florida
  • Pediatric Experience required
  • 3 years of experience preferred, but passionate new graduates encouraged to apply
  • Experience working in a PPEC setting a plus
  • Ability to independently treat patients by developing and following an established therapy plan of care
  • Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for building relationships with patients and being able to work within a collaborative team that will include, OT, ABA, teachers, and nursing.
  • Self-starter with a strong level of accountability and creativity. What's In It For You
  • Flexible Schedule
  • CE reimbursement support
  • Health insurance coverage eligibility
  • Bonus - Work with a team of passionate individuals looking to make a difference!
Pay:
$63,000.00 - $69,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Professional development assistance Relocation assistance Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person