What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA position at Theracare INC?
Company Description
Located in the heart of Indiana, Theracare has been exclusively serving the community since 1996. Theracare is one of the top Indiana providers of contract Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapy. A known rehab provider of choice, Theracare has a strong emphasis on customer service and has facilitated partnerships with some of the elite nursing homes in Indiana, assisted living facilities in Indiana, schools across the country, and has a thriving pediatric outpatient clinic. A commitment to our core values is the foundation to our success. Those values will remain the key priority for our future.
They are:
Integrity - of the individual and the organization
Commitment - to quality in all that we do
Ownership - of our work and our outlook
Creativity- to transcend traditional ideas
Advancement - of our skills and knowledge
Theracare, an employee-owned company, has employees vested in and empowered by client success and satisfaction. Let us exceed your expectation.
Job Description
We are searching for a dynamic Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join a busy Pediatric Outpatient Therapy Clinic in Fishers, IN. This is a part-time or full time position. This position offers:
- Access to supportive management
- A dynamic, cooperative working environment with other OT, PT, and ST staff
- An excellent opportunity to positively impact the lives of kids and their families
We offer an excellent, comprehensive benefits package including:
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP)
- 401K with Employer Match
- Great Medical/Dental/Vision and Disability benefits for full time
- Company sponsored CEU subscription
Qualifications
Typical duties of a pediatric certified occupational therapist assistant includes helping children gain independence, promote development of fine motor skills, sensory motor skills and visual motor skills needed to function at the highest possible level. Much of the pediatric outpatient occupational therapy is focused on developmental skills including feeding, handwriting, and object manipulation. The pediatric certified occupational therapist assistant will coordinate and work on a multidiscipline team as well as with family members. Must be willing to work 2-3 early evenings a week.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate degree in Occupational Therapy
Current state license/certification
Current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board
Prefer minimum three to five (3-5) years experience in pediatric rehabilitation
Experience with feeding and sensory integration therapies
Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills
Competency in applying the principles, methods, materials and equipment used in Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.