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JOB – Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

by | Jun 28, 2023

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Core Health Chiropractic is seeking a part-time (with the potential to reach full-time as caseload builds) Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to assist pediatric patients with improving daily living, sensory processing, postural control, and other foundational skills important for continued development and independence in daily life skills. Our OTs utilize a developmental, brain-based approach to address and build underlying skills such as postural control, gross and fine motor control, visual motor integration, bilateral coordination, sensory processing skills, etc.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with the pediatric population and be knowledgeable in developmental theories and approaches.

ESSENTIAL FUCNTIONS:

  • Facilitate meaningful change via holistic, strengths-based, creative therapeutic approaches
  • Assess patient’s skill levels and develop a plan of care, goals, and appropriate frequency of services
  • Determine home programs and provide to patients and caregivers
  • Communicate and interact with patient’s caregivers to facilitate collaboration
  • Document interventions and responses
  • Maintain a safe working environment
  • Attend educational workshops/courses to continue to develop clinical skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Education: Associates Degree (or higher) in Occupational Therapy preferred
  • Work Experience: At least one year of experience in pediatrics preferred
  • Licenses/Certifications: Pennsylvania state Occupational Therapist Assistant license required; Basic Life Support/CPR for a healthcare provider required

INFORMATION:

  • Location: Reading, Pennsylvania
  • Outpatient pediatric occupational therapy
  • Schedule: TBD – Full-time (>35 hours/week) requiring two to three evenings until 7 pm or Part-time (<35 hours/week) requiring at least two evenings until 7 pm

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off

Medical Specialties:

  • Pediatrics

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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