Occupational Therapy Assistant in Longwood, Florida at First Step Therapy LLC

Position Available
Full-time or Part-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
First Step Therapy is currently seeking a COTA to join our growing multidisciplinary team in our Leesburg Clinic treating clients with a variety of diagnoses ranging from age 0-21 years old.

W2 and 1099 positions available
Flexible schedule and great benefits!
Paid training and mentorship provided for new therapists.
Benefits
Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
Matching 401K
Continuing Education, Licensure, and Professional Liability Reimbursement
80 hours PTO with increases at 3 and 5 years of employment
6 paid Holidays

Job Summary
Occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) collaborate with occupational therapists to develop and carry out a treatment plan for each patient. Occupational therapy assistants work with patients that have developmental delays, teaching them functional skills to improve independence. Assistants monitor and document progress throughout the treatment period.

Job Requirements
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Valid Florida OTA License
Level II fingerprinting background
Driver’s License
Professional Liability Insurance

Qualifications
Ability to physically assist patients in performing functional tasks and therapeutic exercises
Sensory integration knowledge
1 year pediatric experience (preferred)
1 year feeding therapy experience (preferred)
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Essential Functions
Provide OT services (treatment) to the patients
Following treatment plan set by evaluating therapist
Caregiver education
Team collaboration
Assisting evaluating therapist in developing appropriate treatment plan at re-evaluation
Company info: http://www.firststep-therapy.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

Keywords: OTA, COTA, pediatrics, clinic based, Leesburg, Eustis, Lake County.