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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant : Part Time
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and adolescents? Do you want to be part of a non-profit team that has a shared mission and strong sense of purpose? Are you at your professional best when in a supportive, compassionate, and collaborative environment? If this resonates with you, we invite you to apply to join our Neuro team.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and adolescents? Do you want to be part of a non-profit team that has a shared mission and strong sense of purpose? Are you at your professional best when in a supportive, compassionate, and collaborative environment? If this resonates with you, we invite you to apply to join our Neuro team.
We are hiring:
Neurotherapeutic Pediatric Therapies is currently hiring a pediatric Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our multidisciplinary team at our N.E. Portland, Oregon location. We are seeking a creative, fun, and dynamic therapist, who has a passion for helping others and a commitment to continued growth and learning.
As part of our team, we will:
Invest in you
- Mentorship
- New graduate fellowship (Occupational Therapy)
- Professional development
- Continuing education reimbursement
- Comprehensive new hire training with gradual caseload increase
Support you
- Monthly all-staff and team meetings.
- Supportive departmental leads
- Team building events
- Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team that possesses diverse practice specialties, training, and knowledge.
- Our administrative team handles scheduling, billing, and other operational duties.
- Certify necessary documentation for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Value you
- Competitive wages
- Salaried employee staring at 30 hours/week
- Flexible schedule
- Comprehensive benefit package starting at 30 hours/week
- Recognition and appreciation
- Ask for feedback and opinions
Job Type: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Part time (part time positions maybe combined into full time)
Part-time (less than 30 hours/week):
Pay Rate: $54.87 - $37.05, per client hour. Based on experience
Benefits:
- Paid Sick leave
- Unpaid Leave, including the week between December 24-January 1
- Unpaid Holidays
- Matching retirement plan
- Professional Development Assistance
- Paid documentation time for reports
- Bilingual Incentive Program: 2-5% increase in base salary, determined on frequency of use.
About our clinic:
Neurotherapeutics Pediatric Therapies has been serving our community for over 35 years. We are a nonprofit organization and our services include Occupational Therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, mental health therapy, and naturopathic care for children, adolescents, and their families.
Our multi-disciplinary team offers comprehensive therapy services in a collaborative, family-centered, and play-based environment. We have a shared mission and sense of purpose, which fosters a sense of community within our organization. Neuro is dedicated to offering quality therapy and medical services to all our clients, while ensuring that individuals underinsured or with financial constraints have access to care.
We have 8 clinic locations serving families in the Portland metro area including Oregon City, Northeast Portland, Hillsboro, McMinnville, Wilsonville, Canby, Clackamas and Medford, with our partner, Medford Children’s Therapy.
More information about our clinic and services can be found on our website, www.nt4kids.org.
Qualifications:
- Certified Occupational Assistant degree from an accredited college or university,
- State of Oregon Certified Occupational Assistant Therapy License
- CPR certification
- Previous experience working in pediatrics, preferred. New graduates with a strong desire to learn and work in a pediatric outpatient clinic are encouraged to apply.
- Ability to utilize a play-based approach
- Knowledge or ability to learn, safe use of suspension systems and therapy equipment
- Comfortable sharing spaces, limited individual treatment rooms
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- High levels of professional accountability and ethical standards
Responsibilities:
- Implement treatment plans and administer individualized therapy services
- Complete all client treatment notes and reports in a timely manner meeting all insurance, supervision, and licensure requirements.
- Provide consistent home activities and caregiver education to support therapy goals
- Collaborate with members of the clients care team
- Provide guidance and support resources to clients and their families.
Neurotherapeutics Pediatric Therapies values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants based on any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply.
Please include a cover letter. resume with subject line: NE Portland: COTA, to resume@nt4kids.org.
Attn: Therapy Directors, Jaime Race, MOT, OTR/L & Carrie Young, OTR/L
Applicants only, no recruiters please
About Neurotherapeutic Pediatric Therapies, Inc.:
We have now been serving the community for over 35 years and our services include pediatric Occupational Therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, mental health therapy, and naturopathic care. We combine the latest, most effective treatment and techniques to address the unique needs of each individual we serve. Our programs serve the whole person, not just one aspect of their development.We have grown to include 8 clinics throughout the state of Oregon. Seven clinics are located in the Portland metro area (Oregon City, Northeast Portland, Hillsboro, McMinnville, Wilsonville, Canby ,and Clackamas). One in Medford with our partner, Medford Children’s Therapy. Together these clinics provide more than 800 client visits each week.We work to positively impact kids, families, and our community by providing comprehensive therapy services in an innovative and collaborative environment, with an unwavering commitment to the removal of financial barriers for all.
