What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapy Assistant position at Ability Innovations?
Are you the kind of Physical Therapy practitioner who loves to play with kids, who's looking for a place where you love to work, with people that you love to work with (and that you get to interact/ connect with on a deeper level), and bosses that know you personally and care about you? If yes, then Ability Innovations is for you!
Ability Innovations is a pediatric multi-specialty therapy clinic developed by an Occupational Therapist who understands you and what you do. You’ll get to work with an exceptional interdisciplinary team that blends Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy services together, to create a whole-child development strategy.
About us
Our Mission is to serve as a pediatric therapy company with heart designed to help Utah children and families develop through developmental play, authentic engagement, strength-based methods, interdisciplinary teams, and innovative approaches. In short, we help prepare the young heroes of today to gain the superpowers they need for tomorrow! Our Core Values are the backbone of our culture/business and guide our hiring process: we are people first, we work hard, play hard, and love harder, we are honest and accountable, we improve, innovate, and create experiences, and we focus on ability.
Physical Therapy Assistants:
- Provides appropriate intervention including treatment related to the established plan of care with appropriate duration and intensity. Educates and trains clients and their families.
- Accepts assignments from administration and/or Team Lead including caseload, productivity standard, education and in-servicing others, orientation and training new employees, supervising and training students, and supervising Therapy Aides.
- Communicates through written chart notes, evaluations, progress reports, and discharge summaries regarding patient's status, any complications, prognosis, new client counseling, and plans for follow-up care.
- Participates in regularly scheduled or special clinical meetings related to patient care and clinic management.
- Maintains appropriate team and interdisciplinary relationships.
- Maintaining therapy spaces to facilitate appropriate standards of care.
- Adhere to documentation and role-based policies and procedures.
- Maintains clinical competency in the theory and practice of Physical Therapy.
- Work on maintaining and enhancing the Core Values within the Ability Innovations.
Competencies:
- Well-versed in the Physical Therapy process
- Strong work ethic and powerful teamwork mindset
- Goal-oriented and results-driven
- Excellent professional and interpersonal communication skills
- Outstanding time management skills
- Superior organizational skills
Education & Experience
- Current NPTE certification
- Active DOPL in the state of Utah
- Pediatric experience is a plus
- DIR Floortime/Play based experience is a plus
Physical requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Highly active play in various positions and dynamic movements
- This position does not require travel
Commitment to Diversity
As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce, Ability Innovations recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability, and actively foster inclusion in all forms, both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates, and partners.
If this position sounds like it was meant for you, send us your resume! For best consideration, include the job title and source where you found this position in the subject line of your email to desiree@abilityinnovations.com. Already applied in the past? Please connect directly with Desiree to discuss this opportunity.
Job Types: Part-time, PRN
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 1 – 20 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Medical Specialty:
- Pediatrics
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30
