Job Summary
Pediatric Occupational Therapist Assistant – Shine Behavioral (Arlington, TX)
We are an open-minded, enthusiastic, and forward thinking leading multi-disciplinary company specializing in the treatment of children with Autism, as well as a variety of other developmental delays and diagnosis. We are looking for an energetic and passionate part-time or full-time COTA to join our leading and rapidly growing Center with a full gym and multiple OT offices. As a member of our team, the COTA will implement activities under the direction of our OTR that will help individuals work on ADLs, fine motor skills and sensory processing within the limits of their mental and physical disabilities. You collaborate with the full clinic provider team to create, develop, and implement individual and/or group therapy goals for each child.
As part of the position, the COTA responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
- Provide direct treatment to children with ASD that attend the center as well as work with patients with other OT needs based on availability.
- Follow treatment plans relevant to each individual's realistic rehabilitative needs.
- Complete and maintain necessary records and documentation.
- Participate in team meetings to review progress on goals
- Confer with parents / caregivers on a regular basis (both verbal and written) regarding progress of each individual child and to instruct them on strategies that are effective.
- Assist with the completion of daily session notes, progress monitoring and updated progress reports as needed.
- Conduct 1:1 and group therapy sessions if/when clinically indicated.
- Provide therapy at the center multiple times per week per child as needed on an individual basis.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure full integration with other Shine services.
- Attend staff meetings as directed.
- Support our private elementary Academy for OT services.
- Participate in parent trainings as applicable.
REQUIREMENTS
- Associates and applicable certification and/or licensure are required.
- Must possess a License in the state of Texas.
- Two years of experience working with children diagnosed with autism and other developmental delays preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, knowledge of Kareo a plus and must be easily able to adapt to new software.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, organization, presentation, problem solving, and multitasking skills are required.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Benefits Include:
- Flexible Schedule/ FT hours
- Paid PTO
- Workers Comp
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- 401K with company match
- Profit Sharing
- Bonus
- Fast paced clinical environment with trained BCBA's, SLP's and ABA therapists as well as other providers to assist during treatment.
About Shine Behavioral
Our Mission is to provide an inclusive environment where children with varied developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder can receive ABA and a wide range of additional therapies that are custom tailored to individual need. Through data and research based intervention, and with professionalism and compassion Shine illuminates the pathway to growth and development for children and their families, we strive to enrich lives and help children reach their full potential and ultimately to succeed.
We offer ABA therapy, Speech therapy, Occupational therapy, Music therapy and additional services such as an on-site special needs hair stylist, respite aftercare and an activity room as well as specialized sensory room.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $38.00 - $41.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
License/Certification:
Ability to Commute:
- Arlington, TX 76013 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Arlington, TX 76013: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
