Lead COTA Supervisor - Van Buren

Pediatrics Plus Website•Van Buren, AR

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Pediatrics Plus is seeking a Lead COTA Supervisor to join their team. This role involves positively impacting the lives of children with special needs through occupational therapy services. Pediatrics Plus is a collaborative pediatric healthcare provider committed to helping children succeed through evidence-based therapy, developmental preschool services, state-of-the-art facilities, specialized equipment, family support, and community investment. They offer a supportive and interdisciplinary work environment with opportunities for personal growth and leadership.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide variety of people.
Willingness to work with children from birth to 21 and their families.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies, and other company documents.
Ability to author routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of families or employees of the organization.
Basic computer skills including a working knowledge of database, word processing, spreadsheets, and internet software.
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a very busy environment.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Reports for work dressed appropriately and complies with company policies regarding the dress code.
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
Current, unrestricted license to practice occupational therapy in the state of Arkansas as approved by the Arkansas State Medical Board
Current NBCOT certification
Must have completed 1 year of clinical experience, pediatric setting preferred

Nice To Haves

Minimal travel may be required to supervise COTAs from multiple locations within a 30-mile radius.

Responsibilities

Provides quality services to children and their families through evaluation, intervention planning, and direct supervision of multiple COTAs.
Responsible for all aspects of the delivery of occupational therapy services involving evaluation implementation, addendums, intervention planning, and discharge paperwork.
Evaluates children using appropriate protocols and tools to follow funding guidelines.
Creates appropriate goals and objectives to be submitted with each evaluation.
Provides oversight to the COTA to ensure competency of clinical reasoning and performance of specific treatment intervention methods related to the practice of occupational therapy.
Assists with onboarding of COTAs, including caseload review and paperwork processes.
Follows all guidelines as set by the Arkansas State Medical Board for supervision of a COTA.
Provides onsite, face-to-face supervision to the COTA a minimum of 1 hour per 40 OT work hours performed by the COTA to review child’s progress and objectives.
Responsible for scheduling all evaluations, treatment sessions, and team meetings.
Reviews notes to ensure accuracy and compliance with funding source requirements.
Provides direct treatment to each child once a month on COTA caseload to review child’s progress and objectives.
Signs monthly log documenting supervision activities.
Completes additional paperwork requirements in an accurate and timely manner as notified by administration, including annual re-evaluations, addendums, discharge summaries, and early intervention paperwork (if required).