Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Position

For this position, we are looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant with experience with pediatrics and prefer some experience with sensory integration.

Location: Wenatchee, WA (Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus available!) Position Type: Full-Time (anticipated 8am - 6:30pm Mon-Th) Pay Range: $55k - $64k/year depending on experience

Required:

• COTA: Associates degree in OT

• WA State Certified Occupational Therapy License

• Pass Drug testing upon hire

• Pediatric experience required

• Sensory integration experience preferred

Is it your DREAM to provide the highest quality outpatient pediatric OT services in an ideal sensory integration clinic with a fun loving team, an efficient documentation system, a supportive mentoring OT Supervisor, the ability to leave work on time everyday, to not bring work home, to have the FREEDOM of a balanced, FUN LIFE with four seasons in the beautiful Pacific Northwest AND to treat children the way you know will help them the most?

If you answered YES, then you’ve found the right place! We are so excited about our recently expanded facility and have a large waiting list and are excited to help more kids!

Job Description:
We are looking for a COTA who is able to effectively work with children in a sensory gym, virtually, out of doors, and in the community. The best candidates are therapists with demonstrated leadership abilities, who are upbeat, organized, self-motivated and able to problem solve, and who want to be part of a team of dedicated therapists who are upbeat, organized, self-motivated and able to problem solve.

In the position, you will:

• Provide occupational therapy services to children birth through 21 in a sensory gym, virtually and in the community using the therapeutic approaches that best meet the child’s unique needs

• Design and monitor effective home programs, sensory diets, and recommendations for school, as needed, that meet the child’s needs and family’s capacity for follow-through

• Collaborate with parents to set functional goals

• Provide ongoing guidance, support, and education to parents, in person and virtually

• Participate in team meetings and workshops

• Participate in program development

Being successful in this position will involve:

• Listening to parents and making them feel heard, as they often have a lot to say.

• Communicating gently and frequently with family members about their child’s progress, using language they can understand.

• Educating parents about what has been happening with their child, the intended course of action, what to expect, and what they should do.

• Administering, modifying, measuring, documenting treatment techniques that are appropriate, valid, gradable, and effective.

More about ‘Ohana OT:

We are an upscale, pediatric clinic in beautiful Wenatchee, WA. The majority of sessions are in person 1:1 and a small percentage done via telehealth. We have a highly experienced and dedicated staff that provides cutting edge OT in our 7 state of the art sensory gyms housed within one clinic. We also have a full kitchen, wellness room and art area.

Our clients range from birth through 21 years of age. Primary therapeutic approaches include sensory integration treatment, SOS feeding, Zones of Self Regulation, listening therapies, NDT, motor learning, and biomechanical approaches.

Some of the main areas we address are sensory processing, praxis, self-regulation, self-care, gross and fine motor development, visual perception, and feeding. We are unique in our commitment to evaluate and treat the whole child and partner with the important people in a child’s life. Caregivers are included in our sessions.

Our practice is 14-years strong and 100% occupational therapist owned! Our beautiful clinic houses the most advanced equipment available such as state of the art sensory gyms, SSP, ILS, and QRI laser. You will learn a lot as in-services and trainings are scheduled regularly. We emphasize personalized, hands-on treatments and foster a very family-oriented environment for our clients. You’ll love our amazing clinic and staff!

Our Mission:

We Help Families Thrive!

Our Workplace Values:

• We are HERE for the kids (leave our troubles at the door and help the most kids we can)

• Getr’ done and have fun

• Provide more value than the cost of services

• Hire the right people (positive, passionate, patient, persistent, productive problem solvers)

• Lead the world in Pediatric OT