Occupational Therapy Aide (Owensboro, KY)
About The Position
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AIDE BE THE FORCE BEHIND LIFE-CHANGING MOMENTS Be the energy that keeps the momentum going, the steady hands that set the stage for breakthroughs, and the heart that fuels a child's journey toward independence. WHO WE ARE TheraTree Pediatric Therapy is on a relentless mission to grow minds, bodies, and spirits through world-class pediatric therapy. At TheraTree, we don't just provide therapy we ignite potential and empower futures. We are looking for an Occupational Therapy Aide who's ready to jump into the actionnot sit on the sidelines. WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS Every therapy session holds the power to change a child's life. And YOU? You ensure that power is never wasted. Your work work with our Occupational Therapy Team to amplify progress, create consistency, and keep hope alive for every child and family who walks through our doors. WHAT YOU'LL DO (and LOVE every second of it) Be the glue that holds therapy sessions together assist Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistance directly in sessions by setting up activities, guiding children through exercises, and reinforcing therapeutic techniques with energy and encouragement. Be the right hand to our OT team in a way that makes our therapists say, What would we do without you? Engage with patients help children and youth complete therapy tasks, play-based interventions and therapeutic activities to promote fine and gross motor skills, sensory integration, and cognitive development. Support children in activities of daily living (ADL) such as dressing, grooming, and feeding. Uplift & motivate Cheer on, encourage, and support our kids through their therapeutic journeys. Your enthusiasm empowers children to reach milestones they never thought possible. Be an extra set of eyes, ears, and hands observe patient progress, help collect data, and communicate with therapists about needs or adjustments. Set the stage for success Set up and break down sessions like a therapy ninja: swings, obstacle courses, sensory bins, andtherapy tools making sure we have what we need when we need it. Keep our therapy spaces cleaner than a NASA lab (because we take pride in what we do). Welcome every family work at the front desk to greet patients with warmth and efficiency, check them in, and provide excellent customer service. Be a scheduling wizard assist with appointment scheduling, rescheduling, and managing cancellations to ensure smooth clinic operations. Answer calls like a pro help parents with questions, provide updates, and support the front desk in keeping everything on track. Support the entire team jump in where needed, whether that means lending a hand to therapists, updating patient records, or making sure the clinic stays organized and patient-ready.
Requirements
- Believe in potential - obsessed with helping kids succeed.
- Have energy for days and love being part of a fast-paced, no-two-days-are-the-same environment.
- Have eagle-eye attention to detail because the little things make a big difference.
- Organized and proactive anticipating needs before they arise.
- Can juggle tasks like a circus pro while keeping a smile on your face.
- Part of a team because big victories happen when people work together.
- Eager to learn this is more than a job, it's a chance to build a career in pediatric therapy.
- Aren't afraid to get messy, get creative, and get things done.
- High school diploma or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Additional coursework or experience in healthcare or child development is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistance directly in sessions by setting up activities, guiding children through exercises, and reinforcing therapeutic techniques with energy and encouragement.
- Help children and youth complete therapy tasks, play-based interventions and therapeutic activities to promote fine and gross motor skills, sensory integration, and cognitive development.
- Support children in activities of daily living (ADL) such as dressing, grooming, and feeding.
- Observe patient progress, help collect data, and communicate with therapists about needs or adjustments.
- Set up and break down sessions
- Greet patients with warmth and efficiency, check them in, and provide excellent customer service.
- Assist with appointment scheduling, rescheduling, and managing cancellations
- Help parents with questions, provide updates, and support the front desk in keeping everything on track.
- Lend a hand to therapists, updating patient records, or making sure the clinic stays organized and patient-ready.
Benefits
- A career with purpose you'll wake up knowing you're making an impact.
- Opportunities to level up your skills learn from the best and build your future in pediatric therapy.
- A tight-knit team that works hard, supports each other, and celebrates the wins.
- A fun, mission-driven culture where passion meets profession.
- Competitive pay, benefits, and perks that make your hard work worth it.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
