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Sevita - Dallas, TX

posted 9 days ago

- Entry Level
Dallas, TX
10,001+ employees
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

Pediatric Partners, a part of the Sevita family, provides comprehensive in-home and clinic-based therapeutic services for children and young adults. Our teams of compassionate pediatric experts help children with medically complex, developmental, behavioral, educational, or other needs learn the skills they need to thrive. We offer physical, occupational, speech-language and feeding therapy, as well as augmentative and alternative communication. We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our pediatric home health team. Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the OTA will assist in implementing therapy plans designed to improve children's motor skills, sensory processing, and ability to perform daily living activities.

Responsibilities

  • Assure all program participants receive scheduled occupational therapy treatments and documents therapy sessions.
  • Perform active, passive and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, general therapy principles on program participants.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of indications and contra-indications of heating modalities and techniques.
  • Fabricate appropriate splints under instruction of occupational therapist and instructs program participant in splint wear and care.
  • Train program participants in homebound and community level, including endurance training.
  • Maintain a good working knowledge of occupational therapy equipment and therapeutic exercise treatments.
  • Confer with staff members and other health care members to exchange, discuss and evaluate program participant information for modifying and coordinating current treatment program and participates in treatment planning with trans-disciplinary team as requested. Adhere to ethics of confidentiality.
  • Maintain or check daily billing logs for program participants.
  • Follow daily scheduling patterns, communicates with staff, and adjusts schedules as needed for flexibility.

Requirements

  • Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • One year of experience in Allied Health services preferred
  • Valid driver's license in good standing
  • Access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance
  • Successful clearance of local and/or state background checks
  • Effective communication skills to manage relationships
  • A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach
  • A commitment to quality in everything you do

Benefits

  • Full, Part-time, and as needed/PRN schedules available.
  • Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 30+ hours/week.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Paid time off and holiday pay.
  • Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.
  • Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.
  • iPads with 4G
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