Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for Outpatient Pediatrics Clinic (Des Moines)
About The Position
Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to work on a full-time basis in their Outpatient Ortho/Pediatrics Therapy Clinic in Des Moines, IA. The clients served in this clinic include pediatrics clients with sensorimotor processing challenges and people of all ages with upper extremity orthopedic dysfunctions. The caseload for this position will mainly be pediatrics, but upper extremity care could be combined to some degree. This position offers excellent mentorship from a highly skilled occupational therapy team. Kinetic Edge focuses on continuity of care, active treatments, autonomy of practice, a lifetime of learning, and the platinum rule (treating others better than expected).
Requirements
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
- Full-time availability
- Experience or passion for working with pediatric clients with sensorimotor processing challenges.
- Experience or passion for working with upper extremity orthopedic dysfunctions.
- Desire to work without being micromanaged.
- Commitment to ensuring autonomy, mastery, and purpose.
Nice To Haves
- Passion for both pediatric and upper extremity populations.
- Entrepreneurial spirit.
- Desire to do things differently than the norm.
Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy services to pediatric clients with sensorimotor processing challenges.
- Provide occupational therapy services to people of all ages with upper extremity orthopedic dysfunctions.
- Manage a caseload that is mainly pediatrics, with potential for upper extremity care.
- Engage in functional enhancement, therapeutic play, and manual skills.
- Collaborate with a close-knit team for continuity of care.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with bonus-earning opportunities
- Personalized mentorship process
- Generous paid time off (PTO) package
- Generous CEU & advanced education benefits
- 401(k) plan with generous matching
- Health savings account
- Dental/vision plans
- Flexible spending accounts
- Dependent care accounts
- Company paid disability insurance
- Company paid malpractice insurance
- Company paid association and section memberships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
