Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Healing Haven is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to perform support activities for Occupational Therapists in a pediatric clinical setting. We are a state of the art behavioral health clinic for children with autism and their families. We believe in treating the family as a whole, and as such siblings and parents are often incorporated into our therapy. Our unique services include a 3-month parent training program, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and day-time center based ABA therapy services for children between the ages of 2-8. We strive to provide compassionate and creative care to meet the needs of our families.

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• paid time off
• Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous employer contribution to medical benefits
• Term life insurance
• Access to short term disability
• 401K retirement plan
• Opportunities to foster and develop new programs related to talents and interests in occupational therapy as it relates to sensory output and behavior analysis

Job responsibilities include:

• Implements and executes an individualized client treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Addresses client needs relative to daily living, motor and play skills, sensory integration, and more to promote independence
• Communicates with clients, families, referring physicians, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, and other members of the team.
• Provides timely documentation per company and department requirements.
• Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, and reimbursement requirements.
• Attends weekly ancillary service meetings with other professional
• Reports any changes in client status or treatment needs to Supervising Occupational Therapist when appropriate.
• Meets or exceeds the productivity standards as established by Company.
• Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, clients, and other professionals
• Maintains quality client care through interdisciplinary communication.
• Effectively communicates with Supervising Occupational Therapists concerning clients' response to treatment plan
• Attends in-services, training sessions or other meetings relevant to efficient and effective treatment services
• Coordinates treatment goals with other team members.
• Maintains valid licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate state agency.

Requirements:

• Active Licensure and certification as required by the state of Michigan
• Experience with pediatric population in an OT setting
• Knowledge of deficits associated with autism spectrum disorder
• Ability to lift 30+ pounds
• Knowledge of sensory needs and integration into occupational therapy
• Evening and weekend availability
• Proficiency with EMR system
• Knowledge of insurance requirements for Occupational Therapy services
• Ability to stand, squat, bend, push, pull, and more physical activity as needed to provide quality client care