What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant position at Associates In Pediatric Therapy LLC?
In this role, you will play an important part in helping children and their families receive the therapy services that they need in a variety of fun and exciting location!
Benefits of Working at Associates in Pediatric Therapy:
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
100% Company Provided Life Insurance
Professional Liability Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(K) Match
Flexible Schedule
Bonuses
Opportunities for Advancement
Yearly company retreats and events
And so much more!
Summary
Under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist, treat patients with disorders which prohibit or delay self-care to enhance independence for daily life skills
Prepare detailed documentation of treatment provided, length of treatment and progress toward outcomes identified in plan of care set by an occupational therapist
Follow through on treatment and therapy plans to suit the individual needs of a diverse population of patients including short- and long-term goals
Educate patients, parents and caregivers about functional and self-care delays, causes and plan or treatment
Report patient progress and current status to appropriate parties including family members, caregiver or medical professional
Team with parent, caregiver or other therapists in a therapy session, as appropriate
Make appropriate referrals for additional patient services, as needed
Requirements:Our Ideal Candidate Has:
An Occupational Therapy Assistant must have at least an Associates Degree from an accredited establishment and passed their exams administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
Thorough understanding of pediatric occupational delays, causes and treatments
Excellent communication skills: oral and written
Get to Know Associates in Pediatric Therapy:
Associates in Pediatric Therapy (APT) was founded in 2007 by our CEO Renea Sageser to provide clinics in rural areas so children may receive the quality services they need closer to home. We have recently expanded our practices from Kentucky and Indiana to Tennessee! Here at APT we pride ourselves in establishing a culture that prioritizes family-centered care in order to Advance Patients to their next Therapeutic Level. APT values our patients and employees by being 100% family focused, offering flexible employment opportunities, mentorship opportunities, and community involvement. Since our founding APT has been awarded Best Places to Work in Kentucky for 6 years consecutively!
APT is always looking for talented, passionate, and committed therapists and support staff to serve our patients therapeutic needs. If you are passionate about providing pediatric services to patients and families using a team approach and you have a nature that is self-motivating, enthusiastic, innovative, flexible, loyal, and respectful for all areas of diversity we would love to chat with you.
We invite you to learn more about working for APT by visiting our website at https://kidtherapy.org/careers/ and hear from our therapists directly by watching this video -> APT Employee Thoughts
Associates in Pediatric Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
