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Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for Outpatient Pediatrics Clinic (Des Moines)
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What they do
An Occupational Therapy Assistant assists occupational therapists to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Helps patients to recover and develop skills need for daily activities. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or in a healthcare facility.
$56,532 / year median in Iowa
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy is a unique place with exceptional therapy professionals. Our company is well-established (founded in 1998) and continues to steadily grow because of our commitment to transforming lives and restoring hope through movement. Our growth is steady and consistent, especially with our pediatrics services. We currently have a
GREAT OPPORTUNITY
for aCERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
(COTA) to work on a full-time basis in ourOUTPATIENT ORTHO/PEDIATRICS THERAPY CLINIC
in Des Moines, IA. The OT clients we serve in this clinic includes both pediatrics clients with sensorimotor processing challenges and people of all ages with upper extremity orthopedic dysfunctions. We expect that the caseload, however, for this position will be mainly pediatrics, but upper extremity care could be combined to some degree if the candidate has a passion for both populations. Excellent mentorship from a highly skilled and well respected occupational therapy team is a valuable feature of this position. Kinetic Edge commits itself to the following: Continuity of care- our treatments are very personal and provided by one provider or a close-knit team Active treatments
- our focus is on functional enhancement, therapeutic play, and manual skills, not passive modalities Autonomy of practice
- our therapist schedules are flexible to allow for a comfortable work/family balance A lifetime of learning
- we provide ample opportunities for continuing education, advanced education enhancement programs, and encourage unique skill development The platinum rule
- we treat others better than we expect to be treated Our benefits allow you to grow professionally and clinically with: Competitive salary with bonus-earning opportunities A personalized mentorship process Generous paid time off (PTO) package Generous CEU & advanced education benefits for life-long learning 401(k) plan with generous matching Health savings account, dental/vision plans, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care accounts Company paid disability and malpractice insurance plans Company paid association and section memberships to stay involved and active in your profession Employee Assistance and Wellness Program Join the team that exists outside the box and supports providers with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to do things differently than the norm.