Occupational Therapist Assistant - Part Time

Westside Children's Therapy • Peoria, IL

11d • $27 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist Assistant implements occupational therapy programs and provides occupational therapy treatments to patients to facilitate increased independence and functioning, under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) therapy program
• Current IL State Licensure
• CPR Certification required within 90 days of hire
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative spirit and willingness to work as a team
• Passion for working with neurodiverse pediatric population
• Creative mindset for making sessions enjoyable for pediatric clients
• Competence with a variety of computer applications
• Interpersonal skills with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative spirit and willingness to work as a team
• Creative mindset for making therapy fun
• Process oriented with strong attention to detail
• Accountability
• Problem Solving
• Initiative

Nice To Haves

• Ability to receive training in, and implement, de-escalation skills for clients

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of occupational services; adherence to an established plan of care, department, and patient(s)' schedule, and timely documentation of services.
• Works with other members of the OT team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
• Instruct patients, families, and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
• Maintains appropriate and timely documentation for all patients treated.
• Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary.
• Implements a patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Occupational Therapist.
• Provides individualized occupational therapy interventions including the application of therapeutic techniques
• Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in consultation with the Occupational Therapist.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree