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 full-time in their outpatient ortho/pediatrics therapy clinic in Des Moines, IA. The clients served include pediatrics with sensorimotor processing challenges and people of all ages with upper extremity orthopedic dysfunctions. The caseload for this position will primarily be pediatrics, with potential for upper extremity care if the candidate is passionate about both. The position offers excellent mentorship from a skilled occupational therapy team. Kinetic Edge emphasizes continuity of care, active treatments focusing on functional enhancement, therapeutic play, and manual skills, autonomy of practice with flexible schedules for work/family balance, a lifetime of learning with continuing education opportunities, and the 'platinum rule' of treating others exceptionally well.
Requirements
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
- Ability to work full-time
- Passion for working with pediatrics
- Potential passion for upper extremity orthopedic care
- Desire to work in an outpatient clinic setting
- Commitment to active treatments over passive modalities
- Desire for autonomy in practice and work/family balance
- Interest in continuing education and unique skill development
- Willingness to treat others according to the 'platinum rule'
- Entrepreneurial spirit and desire to do things differently
- Commitment to ensuring autonomy, mastery, and purpose
Nice To Haves
- Experience with sensorimotor processing challenges in pediatrics
- Experience with upper extremity orthopedic dysfunctions
- Experience in an outpatient clinic setting
- Experience working with a close-knit team
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 (potential for combined caseload).
- Focus on functional enhancement, therapeutic play, and manual skills in treatments.
- Maintain continuity of care with a personalized approach, potentially working within a close-knit team.
- Utilize flexible scheduling to maintain work/family balance.
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
- Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
