Part Time ( Saturday) Speech Language Pathologist Assistant at SpeechCom Children's Speech Therapy Cent – Redondo Beach, California

SpeechCom Speech Therapy Center (SCSTC) is seeking a talented COTA to join our Redondo Beach clinic.

Details:

Part-time position available, one day a week (Saturday)

In-clinic services with a blend of tele-therapy as necessary

Therapists paid regardless of cancellations

Desired Skills/Abilities:

Pediatric experience

Able to begin treatment with an established caseload and provide the highest standards of service

Confident therapist, motivated self-starter

Telehealth experience treating and or providing parent coaching via virtual platform

Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) will help occupational therapists provide occupational therapy treatments and procedures. The Occupational Therapist Assistant may, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Works with occupational therapists to plan, implement, and administer educational, vocational, and recreational programs to restore and enhance performance in individuals with functional impairments. Selects therapy activities to fit students’ needs and capabilities. Observes and records patients’ progress, attitudes, and behavior, and maintains this information in client records.

Communicates and collaborates with other health care professionals involved with the care of a student.

Instructs or assists in instructing students and families in home programs, basic living skills, and the care and use of adaptive equipment. Implements or assists occupational therapists with implementing treatment plans to help clients function independently.

Aids patients in dressing and grooming.

Assembles, cleans, and maintains equipment and materials for student use.

Demonstrates therapy techniques such as manual and creative arts or games.

Transports patients to and from the occupational therapy work area.

Performs clerical duties such as scheduling appointments, collecting data, and documenting health insurance billings.

Education and Experience:

Associate’s degree or job-related vocational training.

CA state issued license.