About this opportunity
A. Rose Pediatric Therapy Center lists this Occupational Therapy Assistant opportunity in fall river, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Our company is looking for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to help treat children aged 0-21. Come work for a caring, compassionate team.
There are so many opportunities at A. Rose Pediatric Therapy Center. If you are work-driven, qualified, and want to join our dedicated team—we have a place for you. Take a look at our list of openings below and become a part of the family.
Responsibilities
Design treatment plans that are motivating, developmentally appropriate and have measurable outcomes.
Assess the daily/weekly change of your clients, and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
Sensitively consider the client and family’s racial, cultural, and socio-economic background when evaluating and developing appropriate treatment plans, with understanding of how a child’s life experiences may be impacted by social determinants
Partner with families to develop plans for maximum carry-over, with consideration of the family’s daily routines, dynamics, resources and ability to extend services into their home
Actively and collaboratively co-treat with a team of cross-disciplinary clinicians.
Skills
Have a strong relationship builder who can easily gain rapport with children and families alike. You take the time to learn about your client and their family’s experiences outside of the clinic to develop treatment plans that are both practical and effective
Knowledgeable of a wide range of functional adaptive equipment, techniques and strategies and how they are appropriately implemented with age group.
Current with evidence based practices.
Have time management skills while also being flexible to adjust to changes in daily scheduling, and completing documentation and billing requests on time.
Advocate for your caseload and families.
Have experience working with or caring for an individual with special healthcare needs
Understanding of the experiences that families encounter when seeking and participating in therapeutic treatment for their children
Have respect and understanding for diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, linguistic, socioeconomic backgrounds, abilities, and family structures, and are understanding of how social determinants may impact individuals’ experiences
Requirements
Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the State of Massachusetts.
Must pass a CORI
Must be able to lift 30 pounds
Must love children and playing!
Worksite address
fall river, MA, 02720, US
Who can apply
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