Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for Outpatient Pediatrics Clinic (Ames)
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 Ames, IA. The clinic serves pediatrics clients 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 has a passion for 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 for work/family balance, a lifetime of learning with continuing education opportunities, and the 'platinum rule' of treating others exceptionally.
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 for a team committed to ensuring autonomy, mastery, and purpose.
- Entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to do things differently than the norm.
Nice To Haves
- Passion for both pediatric and upper extremity populations.
Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy services to pediatric clients with sensorimotor processing challenges.
- Provide occupational therapy services to individuals of all ages with upper extremity orthopedic dysfunctions (potential for combined caseload).
- Focus on functional enhancement, therapeutic play, and manual skills in treatments.
- Ensure continuity of care by providing personal and consistent treatment.
- Maintain autonomy of practice to allow for work/family balance.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with bonus-earning opportunities
- Personalized mentorship process
- Generous paid time off (PTO) package
- Generous CEU & advanced education benefits for life-long learning
- 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
