Occupational Therapist Assistant

Join CommUnityCare Health Centers as a Occupational Therapist Assistant in Austin, Texas. Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant who treats patients, birth through 21 years of age, in an outpatient nonprofit pediatric clinic-based setting. Responsibilities Duties/

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical treatment to improve client occupational performance as directed by the supervising occupational therapist.

• Provide direct treatment specific to pediatric areas of practice including but not limited to ADL performance, developmental disorders, biomechanical deficits, sensory processing or integration deficits, emotional regulation, cognitive skill, social participation, and more.

• Provide caregiver education/training as well as communicate with families about plan of care and goal progress.

• Document patient progress according to approved medical documentation standards in a timely manner via Epic software.

Requirements

• MINIMUM EDUCATION: Complete Accredited OTA Program from AOTE certified school or Pass the National Board of Occupational Therapist (NBCOT) COTA Exam.

• REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE Active and unrestricted license to practice as Occupational Therapy Assistant in the State of Texas.

• REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e. g., CPR) Current Health Care Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Will be required to maintain a current CPR certification during employment.

Benefits & Compensation

• PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

• Full-Time position.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with CommUnityCare Health Centers in Austin, Texas.