Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Flexible, PRN to Part-time position

Job Summary
Home health Pediatric Occupational therapist assistants are central to the care team and key in helping to maximize a childs potential with activities of daily living. If you are interested in seeing children in their own environment, where you can provide ongoing training and support to families, plus have flexibility and autonomy over your own schedule, pediatric home health just may be your best choice! This is a flexible, PRN to part-time position, but with consistency week to week.
Responsibilities

• Provide physician-prescribed Occupational Therapy under a plan of care established by the OT
• Provide evidence-based direct intervention with children in their place of residence
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with a diverse patient population and co-workers
• Work under the supervision of an OT:
  • Promptly communicating any patient concerns or changes in status
  • Consulting with OT with regard to suggested changes in treatment
  • Participating in child and family education as delegated by the OT
• Submit required documentation in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Active State Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License
• Current CPR with BLS card
• Valid drivers license, at least state minimum auto insurance, and an operational vehicle
• Possess or obtain a good understanding of Federal, State, and local laws and regulatory guidelines governing home health operations
• Great organization skills and an ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations
• Computer/Technology literacy and experience documenting on an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

Physical Requirements

• Duties require extensive standing, walking, and sitting
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or assistance with transferring patients
• Requires frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee in this job. The employee may be asked to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.