Occupational Therapy Assistant

HIRING: CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA) 

We are searching for a certified occupational therapy assistant looking for an excellent opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary pediatric clinic with a family-friendly environment. We need someone who would begin working ASAP with an existing caseload in Rockwall, Texas for a Monday – Thursday work week. Excel is a pediatric only facility serving children with a variety of diagnoses and offering physical, occupational and speech therapies. The job responsibilities include assisting therapists in the development, recovery and/or rehabilitation process for patients with deficits due to injury, congenital disease, disability, etc, using a variety of techniques. You should be able to work with children from different backgrounds and be willing to work in a multidisciplinary environment. 

What You’ll Do: • Provide one-on-one therapeutic treatment and secure patients into or onto therapy equipment. • Administer a variety of standardized and clinical screenings and assessments. • Demonstrate and distribute home exercise programs for patients and their caregivers. • Provide data entry/transcription for clinical documentation, assessments, diagnostic evaluations, standardized testing, and screenings within an EMR system. • Transport patients to and from treatment areas; including using mobility aids or providing standing support. • Appropriately communicate with patients, family members, physicians, and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care. • Educate patients and their families on relevant disorders and available therapies. • Provide mentoring, training, and/or supervision to therapy assistants, aides/technicians, students, interns, and/or new staff. • Assess the need for, order, maintain, educate on, and demonstrate the use of various medical equipment; including, but not limited to, prosthetic or orthotic devices, alternative communication devices, mobility aids, feeding aids, etc. • Monitor, answer, process, and/or route internal and external communications via phone, email, snail mail, EMR, and intraoffice systems. • Create, fax, scan and copy documents, reports, and special projects in various Office and/or EMR software; including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Teams. • Advance your skills and practice by attending conferences, completing continuing education, and furthering your scope of practice understanding. 

What You’ll Need: • Completion of accredited Therapy Assistant program and current Texas licensure required. • Full understanding of State Practice Act(s) and compliance with licensure requirements. • Sound understanding of childhood disorders and treatments. • At least one year of experience with the pediatric population. • Good verbal and written communication skills. • Physical ability to perform job duties as outlined; including, but not limited to: lifting, positioning, transferring, and maintaining children and/or equipment. 

What You’ll Love: • Competitive hourly rate • Paid CEU’s • Paid licensure and certification renewal • Reimbursement for professional organization membership dues • Paid CPR certification and TB testing • 401K Plan with company matching • All supplies, materials, equipment, and technology provided • Pediatric Facility with over 5,000 sqft. of therapy space • Two fully equipped gyms • Dedicated office and support staff • Dedicated and knowledgeable billing staff • No nights or weekends working • Closed on Fridays • Holiday observance • Fast paced environment with opportunities for growth • Hands-on experience in a fun, energetic atmosphere where we love what we do!

What We Love: • Experience with or exposure to neurodiversity. • Experience with outpatient setting. • Eagerness to grow and learn in your profession. • In-depth knowledge of anatomy, chemistry, biology, and social sciences. • Excellent relationship-building skills, resourcefulness, and strong problem-solving skills. 

Accepting resumes via email, fax or in person at EXCEL Pediatric Therapy 789 Justin Road, Rockwall, TX 75087 • Ph: 972 -771-5731 • Fx: 972 -771-5786 • info@excelpediatric.com Excel Pediatric Therapy provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Excel complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.