Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Children Unlimited Inc is a non-profit organization that provides an array of supports and and programs to children and their families within the Mount Washington Valley community including: child care, family supports and services, pediatric school-based preschool services, and an outpatient pediatric mental health, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy services; all in- house!

Our outpatient clinic is growing and we are currently seeking to hire a passionate and motivated Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with at least 1 year(s) of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys making a difference in the lives of children with exceptional needs and their families, thrives in a fast-paced setting, has excellent communication and organization skills; and is a strong team player, who loves to learn, within a unique, multi-disciplinary pediatric outpatient setting. The Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant will be responsible for maintaining a diverse caseload of clients with a wide variety of therapeutic needs and conditions such as but not limited to: Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Developmental Delays, Genetic disorders, Visual Perceptual skill challenges, fine motor skill challenges, executive function skill challenges Sensory Integration challenges, etc; and provide meaningful, individualized treatment sessions under the supervision and guidance of an Occupational Therapist.

We have opportunities to grow and enhance therapist clinical skills in the areas of: pediatric feeding, birth-3 age group, trauma-informed care, preschool-based groups, and more! We pride ourselves on utilizing a client-lead and family-centered, team approach among a close-knit and supportive team of: Mental Health/Play Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, child care classroom teachers and assistants; for daily opportunities to collaborate together in order to meet the unique needs of every child. Our multi-disciplinary team-based approach provides the opportunity for therapists to cross train within a school-based setting in addition to our outpatient program. We empower our therapists by providing them with additional flexibility to create their own schedules within full-time or part-time working hours agreed upon hiring, and conduct services and consultations within both individual and classroom-based settings. This position is available for full-time or part-time hours, as an in-person position with occasional opportunities to work remotely.

• Use completed Occupational Therapy Evaluations to guide individualized treatment sessions to children with occupational therapy needs
• Provide occupational therapy services under the direct supervision of the Occupational Therapist
• Assist the Occupational Therapist in modifying established treatment goals as appropriate to meet the unique occupational therapy needs of each child
• Provide education and support to family/caregivers and other professionals
• Assist the Occupational Therapist with completing all scheduling duties to fulfill and maintain expected caseload requirements within appropriate timeframes provided
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive treatment approach
• Maintain accurate documentation with medical necessity of all progress notes, initial and updated treatment plans, evaluations, re-evaluations, and discharge notes
• Ensuring all documentation is completed within expected timeframes provided on a weekly basis
• Making and receiving phone calls and emails related to: scheduling, patient care with clients, families, care team, and community contacts as needed
• Follow insurance plan requirements to ensure appropriate authorizations are in place as needed prior to providing services
• Participate in continuing education programs to ensure up-to-date knowledge and skills in the field

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Current licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of New Hampshire
• A minimum of 1 year of experience, preferably in a multidisciplinary setting
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues
• Strong organizational skills
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Current BLS/CPR certification

• Familiarity or introduction to pediatric specialty areas for: feeding and birth-3 year age groups
• Experience with providing teletherapy services
• Current licensure in the state of Maine
• Passion and experience using child-lead therapeutic approaches
• Previous experience with outpatient, and/or school-based pediatric settings
• Early Intervention experience
• EHR experience
• Basic provider-based medical billing knowledge on billing codes and insurance carrier authorization requirements

• Flexible Schedule with built-in documentation time
• Paid time off
• 12 paid holidays
• 403B retirement plan
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Opportunities for reduced child care enrollment costs
• Opportunities for Continuing Education Support

Salary : $26 - $30