What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) position at BEACON Services of Connecticut?
Occupational Therapist Assistant- Pediatric
Company Description
Beacon Services of Connecticut provides home-based Early Intervention specialty services for infants, toddlers, and children from birth to three years of age. Our interdisciplinary teams work together to support families throughout the state of Connecticut using high quality therapy services based upon evidenced based practices.
Job Description
Our Occupational Therapy professionals work in a given region and are responsible supporting families and children in their homes and communities. Our COTA's work closely with licensed OT's and other team members by using assessment results to guide interventions aimed at increasing young childrens' independence and motor functioning.
Qualifications
- Relevant licensure and certification in Occupational Therapy
- Some pediatric experience helpful but not required
Additional Information
Helpful Skills and Characteristics:
- Strong communication skills to confidently explain information and converse with families
- Strong organizational skills to support case management duties
- A teamwork mindset to coordinate with other clinicians
- A willingness to learn and grow
Things to Know
- Beacon places a high value on providing excellent training and support to new clinicians
- We believe in fair compensation and incentives for exceptional work
- We provide a degree of flexibility in scheduling so clinicians can balance the demands of work and home
Working Conditions
- Working in family homes and daycare settings - will require some travel within a limited regions
Work Hours:
- Various session times
- Flexible- generally between 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Monday through Friday
Please visit our website at www.beaconct.org to learn more about our organization!
Selection for employment is made regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, handicap, genetic information, someone who is a member of, applies to perform, or has an obligation to perform, service in a uniformed military service of the United States, including the National Guard, on the basis of that membership, application or obligation; veteran status, or any other bases protected by law.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000 - $78,000