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Protouch Staffing lists this Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Pediatric Outpatient opportunity in paris, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Pediatric Outpatient
Location: Paris, TN Job Type: Full-Time Part-Time: Considered
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join an outpatient pediatric therapy clinic. The COTA will work under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide individualized, one-on-one occupational therapy interventions to children ages 0-18.
The position focuses on helping children develop functional independence in areas including fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-regulation, motor planning, coordination, activities of daily living, play, developmental skills, and other appropriate therapeutic goals.
Provide occupational therapy treatment under the direction and supervision of a licensed OT.
Implement individualized treatment plans.
Provide skilled therapeutic interventions based on each child's needs.
Address fine motor, visual-motor, sensory, coordination, motor planning, ADLs, play, and developmental skills.
Support functional independence and participation.
Monitor patient responses and progress.
Communicate observations and progress to the supervising OT.
Collaborate with parents/caregivers and other healthcare professionals.
Reinforce home programs and treatment strategies.
Complete accurate and timely documentation.
Participate in team meetings and maintain a positive clinical environment.
Provide child-centered and engaging treatment sessions.
Associate's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
Current Tennessee COTA license or eligibility for Tennessee licensure.
Current COTA certification/credentials required to practice.
Must be in good standing with the applicable licensing board.
Must pass a background check.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively under the direction of a supervising OT.
Pediatric experience is preferred but not required. New graduate COTAs are welcome.
Candidates should have a strong interest in working with children.
Must be comfortable with a Monday-Thursday schedule.
Must be comfortable with a billable-hour compensation structure.
Candidate must have their own health insurance.
PTO after one year of employment.
Flexible scheduling.
Annual CEU reimbursement.
Supplemental benefits may be available.
No weekend, night, or on-call requirements.
Worksite address
paris, TN, 38242, US
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