Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant

Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant Abil-OT Kids Therapy - 1.0 Smithfield, NC Job Details Full-time $35 - $45 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Travel reimbursement Continuing education credits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Professional development assistance Opportunities for advancement Flexible schedule Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Teamwork Occupational Therapy Assistant License BLS Certification Assistive technology interventions Adaptive equipment application Occupational Therapy Basic life support Associate's degree in occupational therapy AED Certification Full Job Description Sign on Bonus Available! Abil-OT Kids Therapy is in search of a qualified, state licensed occupational therapy assistant to treat a variety of diagnoses in the pediatric population. We are looking for a conscientious practitioner with 1+ years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate is a compassionate therapist devoted to patient advocacy, communicates with other members of the team effectively and respectfully, is professional and passionate about the role in helping children and families reach their goals. We are looking for someone that is eager to work with children in our clinic and within the community, experienced in providing occupational therapy and/feeding services, and interested in learning new and innovative treatment methods to enhance their clinical skills. The right candidate is flexible, passionate, empathetic, and encouraging, helping to inspire children and their families to achieve the optimum level of independence. ​

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

➔ Implement a treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed OTR for each patient that is client-centered including caregiver training.➔ Provide quality therapeutic interventions in the clinic and community to adequatelysupport the treatment plan to facilitate functional outcomes and goal attainment.➔ Participate in effective interdisciplinary communication to maximize client outcomes.➔ Adequately document treatment interventions, patient progression, and discharge of skilled services in collaboration with the OTR according to approved medical and company documentation procedures.➔ Practice adequate safety awareness and clinical judgment to keep patients andtherapists safe during treatments.➔ Communicate compassionately, effectively, and productively with clients, caseworkers,and families for appropriate scheduling of evaluations, treatments, and ongoing care. ​

QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

​ ➔ Associates of Occupational Therapy degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program per NBCOT standards.➔ Active North Carolina Occupational Therapy Assistant license.➔ Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with AED.➔ 1+ years experience working as an occupational therapist.➔ Experience with recommending assistive equipment/devices and facilitation of orderingequipment.➔ Knowledge of Physical and Speech Therapy with an understanding of how their servicescan benefit patients.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

Continuing education credits Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Travel reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person