Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or Physical Therapy Assistant

Associates In Pediatric Therapy LLC•Lexington, KY

About The Position

Associates in Pediatric Therapy (APT) provides compassionate, individualized pediatric therapy in a supportive, clinician-run environment focused on children and families. The role may be as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) or a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), delivering care to a diverse pediatric population and working with families, caregivers, medical professionals, and other therapists. COTAs work under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist to help patients with disorders that prohibit or delay self-care and to promote independence in daily living skills. PTAs treat patients under physicians’ orders and in collaboration with a supervising physical therapist. Both roles involve following individualized therapy plans, documenting treatment and progress, educating patients and families, and communicating patient status to appropriate parties. APT offers mentorship, flexible schedules, and the possibility of working from home.

Requirements

COTA candidates must have at least an associate degree from an accredited institution and pass the examinations administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
COTA candidates must have a thorough understanding of pediatric occupational delays, their causes, and treatments.
Candidates must hold an applicable, current, unrestricted license.
PTA candidates must have an associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Candidates must be able to thrive as part of a team and work alongside other disciplines as needed.

Nice To Haves

New graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

For COTAs, treat patients with disorders that prohibit or delay self-care to enhance independence in daily living skills, under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
Prepare detailed documentation of treatment provided, treatment length, and progress toward outcomes identified in the Occupational Therapist’s plan of care.
Follow treatment and therapy plans tailored to the individual needs of a diverse patient population, including short- and long-term goals.
Educate patients, parents, and caregivers about functional and self-care delays, their causes, and treatment plans.
Report patient progress and current status to appropriate parties, including family members, caregivers, and medical professionals.
Collaborate with parents, caregivers, or other therapists during therapy sessions as appropriate.
Make appropriate referrals for additional patient services as needed.
For PTAs, treat patients under physicians’ orders and in collaboration with a supervising physical therapist.
Assist with detailed documentation of treatment provided, treatment length, and progress toward plan-of-care outcomes.
Follow therapy plans recommended by the physical therapist and tailored to the individual needs of a diverse patient population, including short- and long-term goals.
Prepare therapy materials or equipment and adapt or modify instructional materials or equipment according to patients’ needs and abilities.
Help educate patients, parents, and caregivers.
Report patient progress and status to appropriate parties, including family members, caregivers, and medical professionals.