What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant position at Achievement Pediatric Therapies, LLC?
Overview
As a Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, you’ll help clients build skills for daily living and participate more fully in their routines. You’ll implement care plans under the direction of an occupational therapist, support patient care across appropriate settings, and communicate clearly with clients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Your impact: By carrying out individualized treatment plans, you help clients and families make progress toward meaningful daily activities.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and occupational therapy exercises, including pediatric care and support for childhood developmental delays.
- Implement treatment plans for clients with autism, neurodevelopmental disorders, disabilities, and age-related needs, including geriatrics.
- Document care accurately, communicate progress and concerns, and coordinate with caregivers and healthcare professionals.
- Support safe manual handling and patient transport; follow relevant procedures when working around medical imaging.
- Provide services in applicable settings, such as inpatient, acute care, outpatient, clinic, home health, occupational health, or skilled nursing facilities.
Requirements
- Current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant credential and any required authorization to practice in the applicable jurisdiction.
- Knowledge of occupational therapy, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
- Ability to communicate respectfully with clients and caregivers, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and maintain clear care documentation.
- Experience with treatment plan implementation and patient care is valuable; experience in pediatrics, acute care, inpatient, outpatient, clinic, home health, occupational health, or skilled nursing is preferred.
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities or neurodevelopmental disorders is an asset, including pediatric occupational therapy and occupational therapy for clients with autism.
Pay: From $50,550.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person