Pediatric Occupational Therapist Assistant

About the role

KidsCare Home Health is seeking Occupational Therapy Assistants to join our team. Positions are available PRN, Part-Time, and Full-Time in multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide medically prescribed occupational therapy services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT) for pediatric patients within the home health setting.
• Direct the patient and the caregiver in selected tasks to restore, reinforce and/or enhance performance.
• Maintain adequate caseload with appropriate productivity.
• Cookordinate patient care with supervisor, office staff, and other disciplines.
• Maintain appropriate communication with OT supervisor regarding patient progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to therapeutic process.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and completes it in a timely manner.
• Proactively communicate with administrative office staff for any assistance that may be needed.
• Maintain supplies and equipment.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve company and departmental goals.
• Actively participate in professional organization and activities.
• Serve as the backup service provider for other caseloads as needed.
• Comply with all company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associates Degree as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant preferred.
• Current state-issued professional.
• Valid state drivers license.
• CPR certified.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to read and write in simple correspondence with effective public speaking in small groups.
• Excellent critical thinking and critical thinking skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret instruction with the ability to solve practical problems with a variety of concrete variables.
• Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite, record keeping and routine database activity.
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Benefits

We offer a full benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; paid time off, 401K, professional development funds and tuition reimbursement.