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. Our one-of-a-kind campus in Madison Heights includes four different clinics each designed to serve the specific needs of children and young adults through every stage of life. 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 clinic, speech therapy, occupational therapy, autism diagnostic testing and assessment, after school center-based services and day-time center-based services. The Occupational Therapy department targets an array of motor, daily living, and play skills to improve quality of life and promote independence.

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