Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

First Step Therapy is currently seeking a COTA to grow with our company. The position is based in New Smyrna Beach and Edgewater areas.

PRN to FULL-TIME AVAILABLE!!!

1 year of experience required for Early Steps credentialing.

We are seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide services for children in schools, daycares, homes, and other natural environments to clients ages 0-21 years.

Job Summary

Occupational therapy assistants collaborate with occupational therapists to develop and carry out a treatment plan for each patient. Occupational therapy assistants also may work with people who have learning disabilities, teaching them skills that allow them to be more independent.

Assistants monitor activities to make sure that patients and parents are doing them correctly. They record the patient’s progress and provide feedback to the occupational therapist so that the therapist can change the treatment plan if the patient is not getting the desired results.

Maintains positive level of interaction with facilities and clients. Maintain good client relations with facilities and their staff. This job requires that therapist provide services at the clinic, school and home.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts patient’s treatment goals, and reports to OTR for revision of treatment plan when indicated.
• Discusses treatment plan with patient to establish expectations and communicates treatment plan with support staff.
• Provide OT therapy services (treatment) to the patients.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Florida COTA license
• Sensory Integration
• Pediatric experience
• Ability to physically assist patients in performing functional tasks and therapeutic exercises
• Level II finger printing background
• CPR

Company info: http://www.firststep-therapy.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

Keywords: certified occupational therapy assistant, COTA, Pediatric, OTA, Clermont, Leesburg, Lake

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $25.00 – $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Home Health
• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is your salary requirement or range?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Pediatric treatment: 1 year (Required)
• sensory feeding: 1 year (Preferred)
• Home health: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy Assistant License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations