Pediatric Occupational Therapist Assistant

About the role

KidsCare Home Health is seeking Occupational Therapy Assistants for PRN, Part-Time, and Full-Time positions in various locations. We provide therapy services to children with special needs in their homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide medically prescribed occupational therapy services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT).
• Direct the patient and caregiver in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and/or enhance performance.
• Maintain an adequate caseload with appropriate productivity.
• Cookordination 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.
• 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 license.
• 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 problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret instruction and solve practical problems.
• Proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, record keeping, and routine database activity.
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Spend one-third to two-thirds of time in standing, walking, reaching, sitting, kneeling, and crawling activities.
• Over two-thirds of time is spent using hands, fingers, and handling, feeling, talking, and hearing.
• Diverse indoor residential or childcare setting.
• Moderate physical activity performing strenuous activities of a therapy nature.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds.
• Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).

Benefits

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