Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN
About The Position
We are looking for a compassionate, flexible, and dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN to join our therapy team at Home of the Innocents. If you are seeking a meaningful, impact-driven opportunity to support medically complex children and young adults—while enjoying the flexibility of PRN scheduling—we want you on our team! A Day in the Life As a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will provide high-quality, safety-focused therapy services based on the needs of the KCC. You will work collaboratively with the Occupational Therapist and interdisciplinary team to ensure each resident receives appropriate and timely therapy support. How This Position Contributes to Our Mission • Ensures residents receive safe, effective therapy services during times of fluctuating therapeutic needs or staffing gaps. • Strengthens the care team by providing flexible, high-quality clinical support when needed. • Enhances family communication and trust by offering clear and compassionate updates during assigned shifts. • Reinforces trauma-informed, resident-centered care across the KCPCC. • Helps maintain safety, functional support, and developmental progress for medically complex children and young adults.
Requirements
- Associate of Applied Science degree with successful completion of an Occupational Therapy Assistant program required.
- Current board certification and active Kentucky OTA licensure required.
- At least 1 year of pediatric experience, including clinical rotation experience, required.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Ability to interact with children, families, and team members with dignity and professionalism.
- High integrity and commitment to providing excellent customer service.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with pediatric tracheostomies, ventilators, assistive technology, and children with multiple disabilities highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Ensures residents receive safe, effective therapy services during times of fluctuating therapeutic needs or staffing gaps.
- Strengthens the care team by providing flexible, high-quality clinical support when needed.
- Enhances family communication and trust by offering clear and compassionate updates during assigned shifts.
- Reinforces trauma-informed, resident-centered care across the KCPCC.
- Helps maintain safety, functional support, and developmental progress for medically complex children and young adults.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling options
- Supportive interdisciplinary environment
- Paid training opportunities
- Access to organizational resources and development opportunities
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact with Kentucky’s most medically complex pediatric population
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
