Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Bonus Pay
About The Position
Healing Haven is a state-of-the-art behavioral clinic serving children with autism and their families. Its Farmington Hills clinic is a renovated school clinic for children up to age 8, with large classrooms, therapy rooms, and outdoor play areas. The clinic treats the family as a whole and may include siblings and parents in therapy. Services include parent training, speech therapy, occupational therapy, autism diagnostic testing and assessment, and daytime center-based programs. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant implements individualized treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. The role addresses children’s daily living, motor and play skills, sensory integration, and other needs to promote independence. The assistant works collaboratively with clients, families, referring physicians, and an interdisciplinary team while maintaining timely clinical and insurance documentation, client safety, and quality care. The position offers opportunities to contribute to occupational therapy programming, particularly in sensory processing, self-regulation, and behavior support.
Requirements
- Active licensure and certification as required by the state of Michigan.
- Experience with the pediatric population in an occupational therapy setting.
- Knowledge of deficits associated with autism spectrum disorder.
- Ability to lift more than 30 pounds.
- Knowledge of sensory needs and their integration into occupational therapy.
- Proficiency with an EMR system.
- Knowledge of insurance requirements for occupational therapy services.
- Ability to stand, squat, bend, push, pull, and perform other physical activity as needed to provide quality client care.
Responsibilities
- Implement and execute individualized client treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
- Address client needs related to daily living, motor and play skills, sensory integration, and other areas to promote independence.
- Communicate with clients, families, referring physicians, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, and other team members.
- Complete timely documentation according to company, department, and insurance-provider requirements, including documentation needed for licensing, certification, regulatory, and reimbursement purposes.
- Attend weekly ancillary service meetings with other professionals.
- Report changes in client status or treatment needs to the Supervising Occupational Therapist when appropriate.
- Meet or exceed company productivity standards.
- Use professional judgment to ensure the safety of clients, colleagues, and self.
- Maintain quality client care through interdisciplinary communication.
- Communicate effectively with Supervising Occupational Therapists about clients’ responses to treatment plans.
- Attend in-services, training sessions, and other meetings relevant to effective treatment services.
- Coordinate treatment goals with other team members.
- Maintain valid licensure, certification, or equivalent credentials as requested by the appropriate state agency.
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with employer contributions toward medical plans.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Short-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Earned Wage Access.
- Ample paid time off.
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary work environment.
- Opportunities to help develop and expand occupational therapy programming.
- Professional development, mentorship, and clinical learning opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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