What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapy/Occupational Therapy Assistant position at First Step Therapy, LLC?
Company Statement
First Step Therapy is a pediatric therapy company offering occupational, physical, speech, feeding, and ABA therapies in clinics, home, and community environments.
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Position Available
Full-time or Part-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant AND/OR Occupational Therapist
First Step Therapy is currently seeking a COTA/OT to join our growing multidisciplinary team in SEMINOLE/VOLUSIA COUNTY treating clients with a variety of diagnoses ranging from age 0-21 years old within their natural environment. We provide services in schools, daycares, ABA centers, PPECs, and homes. First Step Therapy believes in therapist autonomy and allows providers to choose the setting(s) that best aligns with their skill set.
W2 and 1099 positions available
Flexible schedule and great benefits!
Paid training and mentorship provided for new therapists.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
- Matching 401K
- Continuing Education, Licensure, and Professional Liability Reimbursement
- 80 hours PTO with increases at 3 and 5 years of employment
- 6 paid Holidays
- Mileage reimbursement
Job Summary
Occupational therapists develop and carry out a treatment plan for each patient. Occupational therapists work with patients that have developmental delays, teaching them functional skills to improve independence. Occupational therapists monitor, document, and review progress throughout the treatment period. Occupational therapists collaborate with occupational therapy assistants providing feedback and supervision throughout the treatment period.
Occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) collaborate with occupational therapists to develop and carry out a treatment plan for each patient. Occupational therapy assistants work with patients that have developmental delays, teaching them functional skills to improve independence. Assistants monitor and document progress throughout the treatment period.
Job Requirements
- Associate of Applied Science Degree
- Valid Florida OTA License
- Level II fingerprinting background
- Driver’s License
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Master’s of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Valid Florida OTR License
Qualifications
- Ability to physically assist patients in performing functional tasks and therapeutic exercises
- Sensory integration knowledge
- 1 year pediatric experience (preferred)
- 1 year feeding therapy experience (preferred)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Essential Functions
- Provide OT services (treatment) to the patients
- Following treatment plan set by evaluating therapist
- Caregiver education
- Team collaboration
- Assisting evaluating therapist in developing appropriate treatment plan at re-evaluation
Company info: http://www.firststep-therapy.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
Keywords: OT, OTR, OTA, COTA, pediatrics, home health, community based, school based, seminole, volusia, port orange, sanford, deland, lake mary, daytona beach
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN, Contract
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
- Neurology
- Pediatrics
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30
