Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA/COTA) - Home Health

Description:

We are currently seeking candidates to service the following areas:

• Far East
• Fabens/Socorro/Horizon City

PLEASE NOTE: This position requires an active OTA license in the state of Texas

Why Join us? Discover the Circle of Care Advantage:

• Top-Tier Pay: We proudly offer The Care Package—our proprietary compensation model that places Circle of Care among the highest paying pediatric home health providers in Texas for all disciplines, with no earning cap.
• Therapist-Led Management: Benefit from leadership with hands-on experience and expertise in therapy.
• Concierge Level Support: Receive personalized, concierge-style assistance for all mobile staff, from scheduling to documentation, so you can focus on delivering excellent care.
• More than just a job - A Career with Purpose: We offer a robust range of benefits to support your growth, including CEU assistance, peer mentorship, flexible scheduling, and administrative support.

Why Circle of Care?

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) or (OTA) to join our team in providing high-quality occupational therapy services to pediatric patients in a home health setting. Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT), the OTA will play a vital role in enhancing patients' independence and daily living skills through individualized care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule, plan activities and provide rehabilitative services for occupational therapy?services following the Plan of Care outlined by a licensed Occupational Therapist
• Maintain adequate records on all patients, including summary reports. Follow agency documentation timelines as published in Employee Handbook.?
• Utilize community resources and Agency personnel for proper referral?
• Be supervised by a licensed OT as outlined by Executive Council for Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners (ECPTOTE).
• Collaborate with other health team personnel and family members in methods of assisting patient in improving, correcting, and accepting his/her disabilities?
• Attend monthly case conferences meetings and additional meetings as requested?
• Participate in staff development activities and in-service education as requested?
• Confirm schedule at least one week prior to the upcoming visits and adjust schedule as changes occur.?
• Communicate and correspond with office staff in a timely manner.?
• Notify Agency of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, or special professional meetings, which will all affect agreed services with the Agency.?
  

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant studies from an accredited program.
• Current Texas license or certification by the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners (ECPTOTE) as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in good standing.
• Minimum of one (1) year of supervised clinical experience preferred (new graduates are encouraged to apply).

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