Pediatric Occupational Therapist / Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Do you have a passion for helping others and want to make a difference in the lives of children by helping them improve and maintain skills needed for daily living? If you are seeking a rewarding pediatric therapy profession with people who love what they do and are committed to providing the highest quality of therapy, FOCUS is for you!

FOCUS is a fun, family-oriented and rapidly growing multidisciplinary pediatric therapy clinic in Fort Myers, FL. We serve children with a range of developmental delays, disabilities and challenges. We offer Speech, Occupational, Physical and Behavioral (ABA) therapy as well as ADOS testing for children. Our goal is to provide a supportive and encouraging environment for every child, and an enriching, fulfilling career for those who join our team. At FOCUS, we care about your personal success!

Children thrive when they feel comfortable, special, safe and loved. A positive work environment is absolutely necessary for children to succeed and reach their highest potential. FOCUS therapists are highly effective, well loved by their patients, and get along really well with one another. We keep a healthy, positive work environment by ensuring all staff have the support they need from their peers and leaders. The "FOCUS family" are team players who are upbeat and on-board with a multi-disciplinary approach to pediatric therapy. A child’s development is contingent on the progression of interconnected systems and skills. Many of our patients receive multiple therapy services. Not only is it convenient to have it all in one place, but a multi-disciplined approach benefits therapists because they are able to work closely and even collaborate with experts in other complementary disciplines.

Benefits of working at FOCUS:

• Ask any of our staff: They LOVE coming to work!
• Our clinics are welcoming, conveniently-located and fully-equipped with the tools our staff and patients need to be successful
• Administrative team that is fair and always treats others with dignity and respect
• Competitive wages based on experience and qualifications
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision as well as supplemental insurance)
• Professional development assistance

OT/COTA Qualifications & Skills:

• Valid State of Florida license in Occupational Therapy / Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Medicaid credentials are preferred but not required
• OT/COTA must be able to successfully pass a full background screening
• Maintain the highest level of patient care by providing patients and families loving and compassionate support and guidance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must
• OT/COTA must be organized and have the ability to multi-task and apply critical thinking skills to solve problems and prioritize tasks
• OT/COTA must be able to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure patient is reaching their highest potential across all disciplines
• Proficiency using office based technology programs and electronic communication such as Google Docs, EMR and email
• Physical activity required, including but not limited to: sit, stand, bend, stoop, push, pull and lift 50lbs(+-)
• CPR certification

OT/COTA Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide FUN and productive therapy that makes the children feel comfortable, special, safe and loved
• OT will conduct professional screenings and evaluate abilities using a variety of diagnostic tests and documented best practices
• Develop treatment plans based on the needs of the INDIVIDUAL child
• OT/COTA will provide frequent and consistent parent/caregiver education
• Responsible for daily completion of documentation, reports and session notes in EMR and other platforms as necessary

To be considered for the Occupational Therapist / COTA position, please send a COVER LETTER along with your resume explaining why you feel you would be the ideal candidate to join our dynamic and fun loving team!

Find out more about our practice by visiting us online at www.focusflorida.com, or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FOCUSTherapy/

*Additional information: This job description describes the general nature of work and is not a fully inclusive list of all skills, responsibilities and duties required. Activities and duties may change and/or new ones may be assigned at any time according to the needs of the practice.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person