Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant- FT or PT

Occupational Therapy Assistant Wanted: Join The Empower Kids Therapy Team!

Are you driven by a passion for helping children flourish and empowering families to tackle life's challenges with confidence? Yet, are you feeling the burn out of the traditional therapy model? If so, we’d love to see if you’re a fit for our growing team.

At Empower Kids Therapy, we believe every child has the innate desire to thrive and every parent wants the best for their child. Our mission is to foster meaningful connections and provide personalized support, empowering families to cultivate a harmonious life. Our services are delivered in the child’s natural environment, where they feel most comfortable and supported.

Our Core Values:

• Mutual Trust: We understand that meaningful change begins with trust. We cultivate safe, trusting relationships with every child and parent we encounter.
• Innovation: We refuse to settle for the status quo. We embrace innovation and creativity to develop dynamic solutions that meet the unique needs of each child and family.
• Belief in Possibility: We are purveyors of hope. We believe in the potential for positive change and are dedicated to illuminating the path to possibility for every child and family we serve.

Our Team Values:

• Strength: We celebrate the resilience and courage of our clients and team members.
• Inspiration: We believe in the power of inspiration to ignite positive change.
• Faith: We have faith in the inherent potential of every child and family we encounter.
• Trust: We prioritize transparency, integrity, and consistency in all interactions.
• Pixie Dust: We infuse creativity, imagination, and playfulness into our work, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth and exploration.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development through supportive mentorship, and continuing education support
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including travel reimbursement, yearly wellness stipend, compensation for continuing education and materials
• Flexible schedule, developed in quarters with dedicated makeup days- no rushing around trying to find a slot for a canceled appointment
• PTO, & holiday pay
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families

Responsibilities :

• Provide one-on-one, or group therapy sessions in a variety of environments, including homes, schools, and community settings
• Support families through built-in consultative calls to improve carryover of goal areas, and provide updates as needed
• Work collaboratively with families, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for each child
• Use evidence-based interventions and techniques to help children develop skills in areas such as fine motor coordination, sensory integration, self-care, social and play skills
• Document and track progress toward goals using electronic medical records, collaborate with parents through Google Classroom

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Active Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant in Florida
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in pediatric occupational therapy
• Feeding experience preferred
• Passion for working with children and families
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with families, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals
• Commitment to upholding our core values

If you're ready to join a team that's dedicated to making a difference, we want to hear from you!

Check out more about us at: www.empowerkidstherapy.com or https://www.instagram.com/empower.kids.therapy/

Apply here today to become part of the Empower Kids Therapy team. Together, we can empower children and families to thrive which will support the community we live in: https://forms.gle/5HiHa3LtZy8UnLpp6

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $35.00 - $65.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Travel reimbursement
• Wellness program

Medical Specialty:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Windermere, FL (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Windermere, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $65