Pediatric Partners, a part of the Sevita family, provides comprehensive in-home and clinic-based therapeutic services for children and young adults. Our teams of compassionate pediatric experts help children with medically complex, developmental, behavioral, educational, or other needs learn the skills they need to thrive. We offer physical, occupational, speech-language and feeding therapy, as well as augmentative and alternative communication.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Pediatric Home Health
Pediatric Partners, a part of the Sevita family, provides comprehensive in-home and clinic-based therapeutic services for children and young adults. Our teams of compassionate pediatric experts help children with medically complex, developmental, behavioral, educational, or other needs learn the skills they need to thrive. We offer physical, occupational, speech-language and feeding therapy, as well as augmentative and alternative communication.
We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our pediatric home health team. Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the OTA will assist in implementing therapy plans designed to improve children's motor skills, sensory processing, and ability to perform daily living activities.
Responsibilities:
Assure all program participants receive scheduled occupational therapy treatments and documents therapy sessions.
Perform active, passive and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, general therapy principles on program participants.
Demonstrate knowledge of indications and contra-indications of heating modalities and techniques.
Fabricate appropriate splints under instruction of occupational therapist and instructs program participant in splint wear and care.
Train program participants in homebound and community level, including endurance training.
Maintain a good working knowledge of occupational therapy equipment and therapeutic exercise treatments.
Confer with staff members and other health care members to exchange, discuss and evaluate program participant information for modifying and coordinating current treatment program and participates in treatment planning with trans-disciplinary team as requested. Adhere to ethics of confidentiality.
Maintain or check daily billing logs for program participants.
Follow daily scheduling patterns, communicates with staff, and adjusts schedules as needed for flexibility.
Qualifications:
Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy
One year of experience in Allied Health services preferred
Valid driver's license in good standing
Access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance
Successful clearance of local and/or state background checks
Effective communication skills to manage relationships
A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach
A commitment to quality in everything you do
Why Join Us?
Full, Part-time, and as needed/PRN schedules available.
Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 30+ hours/week.
401(k) with company match.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.
Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.
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Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.
We've made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.
As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law._
Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.
We've made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.
As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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