Occupational Therapist Assistant - PRN

Company: Sevita
Location: Dallas
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

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.Do you have experience in human services and want to work for a company that positively impacts the lives of the many individuals it serves? In the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant role, you will help this company in its commitment to serving others by administering occupational therapy treatment to program participants according to a program plan developed by a licensed occupational therapist.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.Take inventory of current occupational therapy equipment and confers with department regarding current status and future needs. Request supplies as needed.Maintain or check daily billing logs for program participants.Follow daily scheduling patterns, communicates with staff, and adjusts schedules as needed for flexibility.QualificationsHigh School Diploma and graduate of an accredited COTA program with A.A.S. in OTTwo years experience in neurorehabilitation preferredLicensed as COTA/L in State.Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Why Join Us?Full, Part-time, and as-needed schedules availablePaid Time Off and Health benefits for full-time employees.Paid training and holiday payCareer development and advancement opportunities across a nationwide networkWork with some of the best co-workers you could ask for and see your impact on the lives of those individuals we serveEnjoy complex work that makes a difference in the lives of those we serveSince our funding comes from Federal and State payers, we offer stability, and secure work opportunitiesWe have meaningful work for you come join our team Apply Today!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.Weve 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.Job Type: Full-timeSchedule:* Choose your own hoursWork Location: In personby Jobble

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