Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA/COTA) – Home Health

pDescription/ppstrongCurrently seeking candidates in the following areas:/strong/pullistrongFrisco / Allen /Plano/strong/li/ulpbr//ppustrongPLEASE NOTE: This position requires an active OTA license in the state of Texas/strong/u/ppbr//ppstrongWhy Circle of Care?/strongbr/We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) or (OTA) to join our team in providing high-quality occupational therapy services to pediatric patients in a home health setting. Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT), the OTA will play a vital role in enhancing patients' independence and daily living skills through individualized care.br//ppbr//ppstrongKey Responsibilities:/strong/pullistrongAssist in Treatment Implementation:/strong Collaborate with the supervising OT to design and implement engaging, goal-oriented occupational therapy activities tailored to each patient's needs./lilistrongDocument Patient Care:/strong Accurately document treatment types and patient responses in clinical notes on the day of each visit, ensuring timely integration into patient records for consistency and quality care./lilistrongMaintain Patient Records:/strong Keep organized, detailed patient records, including progress summaries, to support effective ongoing care./lilistrongUtilize Community Resources:/strong Leverage community resources and agency personnel to make appropriate referrals that enhance patient support and treatment outcomes./lilistrongReceive Supervision from Licensed OT:/strong Work under the guidance of a licensed Occupational Therapist, following state guidelines for OT assistants./lilistrongEngage in Case Conferences:/strong Actively participate in case conferences to discuss patient progress and collaborate on treatment strategies with the healthcare team./lilistrongInvest in Professional Development/strong: Attend agency-led training sessions and in-service education to stay updated on best practices and innovative therapeutic techniques./lilistrongCoordinate Patient Visits:/strong Confirm weekly visit schedules with the Area Support Manager (ASM) and supervising OT to ensure well-coordinated patient care./lilistrongCommunicate Availability:/strong Notify the agency promptly of any absences due to illness, emergencies, or professional obligations to maintain reliable service delivery./lilistrongSupport Discharge Planning:/strong Collaborate with the OT, patients, and physicians to facilitate smooth discharge planning, meeting both agency policies and patient needs./li/ulpbr//ppstrongHighlighted Benefits/strong:/pullistrongTherapist Led Management:/strong Benefit from leadership with hands-on experience and expertise in therapy/lilistrongConcierge-Level Support:/strong Enjoy personalized support for all mobile staff, ensuring you have everything you need to succeed./lilistrongUnlimited Earning Potential:/strong No cap on earnings with generous over-production rates/liliustrongSo Much More:/strong/u We offer a wide range of benefits beyond what's listed here. We encourage you to apply or reach out to our recruitment team to discover all the ways we support our team./li/ulpRequirements/ppstrongQualifications:/strong/pullistrongEducation: /strongAssociate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistance or equivalent./lilistrongLicensure: /strongActive Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) license in Texas./lilistrongPreferred: /strongOne year of supervised experience in a healthcare setting, particularly in pediatrics or home health./li/ulpCircle of Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.br/This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training./p