Position Summary: The position of a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides coordinated occupational therapy of patients of all age groups under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
About Us:
Care Options for Kids is a pediatric home health agency.
We provide speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy services to children from birth to age twenty-one in the child's home, private school, or daycare setting.
Working with the patient, the family, and the physician, we design each child's plan of care to meet the individual needs of the child.
We are committed to providing outstanding care for the children and families we serve.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental & Vision
Life, LTD & STD
Supplemental Insurances
401k
PTO accrual
Annual CEU Allowance
Quarterly Compliance Bonus Incentive based on treatment visits
Referral program
Professional development assistance
Flexible schedule
Electronic EMR
Essential Job Functions include but are not limited to:
Administers the occupational therapy treatment plan as developed by the OTR.
Facilitates patient's ROM, strength coordination, use of adaptive equipment and environmental modifications functional mobility and safety issues as related to patients ADL performance needs under supervision of the OTR.
Applies concepts of infection control standard precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
Must meet mandatory continuing education requirements.
Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and/or other third-party payers, through education, coaching and other assistance necessary.
Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency.
Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
Experience/Requirements:
One-year experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant preferred.
Pediatric focus or experience preferred.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Self-motivated, with strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize time and meet deadlines.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of data and information.
Knowledge of best therapeutic practices as set forth in the Therapy Practice Act and other regulatory agencies.
Excellent communication – verbal and written, and interpersonal skills.
Responsive to requests.
Reliable transportation, valid driver's license and current auto liability insurance.
Education/Licenses/Certifications:
Associate degree in occupational therapy from an accredited occupational therapy program.
Current valid Texas state license to practice occupational therapy.
Current valid CPR
Physical and Sensory Essential Functions:
Requires prolonged standing and walking, some bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching and/or heavy lifting.
Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity, sufficient to operate a keyboard, telephone, and other equipment.
Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs and to meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs.
Working Conditions:
This job operates in an office, clinic and/or patients' home with various conditions.
Possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases with varying exposure to noise.
Proof of current CPR and Hepatitis profile required.
Ability to work flexible schedule and travel locally.
Some exposure to unpleasant weather.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used:
Typical office equipment including Microsoft Office Suite and EMR system
If you are interested in learning more about joining the Care Options family, our culture, or immediate and future opportunities, please visit us at www.
careoptionsforkids.
com
Thank you in advance for considering Care Options for Kids!
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