Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Full-time Job

Job description

Are you passionate about making an impact in your patients’ lives? Does the opportunity to work with children inspire you to be your best? Are you a self-starter seeking an opportunity to set your own schedule? Great, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Location

Hetherington Therapy is the leading home care company in Brevard County, Florida. Located on the East coast of the Central Florida region, Brevard County is home to miles of the beautiful Atlantic Ocean beaches, as well as the largest collection of endangered plants and wildlife in the United States. With perfect tropical weather year- round, you can spend your days out on the water boating, fishing, skiing, or surfing. Whatever outdoor activity you are searching for, you’ll be sure to experience it here in Brevard County. Looking for a quick getaway? Take an hour drive to downtown Orlando to explore the theme park capital of the world!

Practice Overview

Hetherington Therapy is the leading locally/therapist owned company in the region that provides occupational, physical, and speech therapy in homes, schools, and in the community. We have made it our mission to provide life skills and tools in a compassionate manner so that the next generation of children are better equipped to be successful. We understand the value of a child feeling safe in their environment, which is why we built a business to provide care in the comfort of that child’s own home or school. Our team believes in making a positive impact in the lives of the children, which is why we are highly involved with their families. If you are passionate about the future and growth of the next generation, then we want to speak with you!

What You’ll Be Working On

• Work with children/youth on the Autism Spectrum as well as a variety of other complex diagnoses.

• Educate patients and family members, keep detailed records relating to patient conditions

• Assess patients regularly, monitor progress toward treatment goals.

• Identify opportunities and provide recommendations for corrective action and process improvement

• Promote positive work environment, collaborate with team members on patient care

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team

• Weekly Occupational Therapist supervision and communication.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Licensed or ability to be licensed in the state of Florida

• Pediatric Experience encouraged

• 3 years of experience preferred, but passionate new graduates encouraged to apply

• Experience working in a home health setting

• Ability to independently treat patients by developing and following an established therapy plan of care

• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for building relationships with patients

• Self-starter with a strong level of accountability and creativity.

What’s In It For You

• Flexible Schedule

• CE reimbursement support

• Health insurance coverage eligibility

• Bonus - Work with a team of passionate individuals looking to make a difference!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday
• Self-determined schedule
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Pediatrics: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• COTA (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road