COTA for Pediatric OT Clinic

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for Pediatric OT Clinic (Wenatchee, WA)

*PLEASE READ FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ON HOW TO APPLY*

'Ohana Occupational Therapy
‘Ohana Occupational Therapy, LLC has an opening for a full time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Wenatchee, Washington.

Is it your DREAM to provide the highest quality outpatient pediatric OT services in an ideal sensory integration clinic with a fun loving team, an efficient documentation system, a supportive mentoring OT Supervisor, the ability to leave work on time everyday, to not bring work home, to have the FREEDOM of a balanced, FUN LIFE with four seasons in the beautiful Pacific Northwest AND to treat children the way you know will help them the most?

If you answered YES, then you’ve found the right place! We are so excited about our recently expanded facility and to have an opening for an COTA. Sign on bonus and relocation bonus included. We have a large waiting list and are excited to help more kids!

Why should you begin a career with ‘Ohana? . . .
✓ Work / Life balance, we leave work on time and no paperwork comes home with our easy and fast documentation system
✓ High flexibility with vacations, time-off, 3 day weekends EVERY WEEKEND, our schedule is M-Th 10 hr days
✓ Four seasons in beautiful Wenatchee, Washington (hiking, rafting, skiing, snow shoeing, bike trails, kayaking, and more!)
✓ All the therapy equipment and space you need to provide true sensory integration treatment (6 fully equipped sensory gyms with hooks every 2 feet across the whole ceiling area)
✓ Mentoring and higher learning programs, we are dedicated to your growth and success
✓ Awesome supportive, fun and loving team of co-workers
✓ OT aides to assist you with prep, set up, clean up and treatment to make the day easier
✓ Your therapy is more effective since parents/ caregivers participate in therapy sessions
✓ Advanced technologies to fast track progress
✓ Owned and operated by an occupational therapist who understands your needs
✓ Growing company, we have doubled our space and staff during the pandemic!

Perks of a career with ‘Ohana:
☆ Top pay and benefits
☆ Sign on bonus
☆ Relocation bonus
☆ Unlimited continuing education, we invest in your growth
☆ Weekly bonus program for meeting targets and helping our company grow to help more families
☆ Team bonding with celebrations, team building activities and fun staff retreats
☆ Starbucks fairy
☆ Generous craft / toy supply budget
☆ Relaxing and fun, Hawaiian themed work setting complete with large fish tank and tiki hut front desk

You might be the right person if you are someone who...
» Is a positive person, can always see the silver lining
» Enjoys sensory kids the most!
» Is looking for a permanent position with a growing company
» Has a great attitude and is excited to learn new skills
» Is open to feedback and has a growth mindset with an ability to be kind and gentle to yourself as you grow
» Is hardworking and trustworthy
» Is active and health-oriented
» Is excited about bringing hope to struggling families
» Is FUN!
» Is detail-oriented, yet efficient
» Has an easy laugh!
» Can be thorough yet concise in documentation
» Is creative
» Understands the importance of collaborative problem-solving
» Takes joy in helping clients make measurable progress
» Is a natural educator and enjoys sharing for the benefit of parents, clients, and fellow team members
» Consistently figures out how to produce the desired outcome, even if it involves researching and learning new skills
» Has a heart big enough to see the struggling child behind the behaviors and learning challenges, to see the worried Mom behind all of the questions she’s asking, and to see the concerned father behind the brave face
» Desires to work long term in a warm, supportive environment
» Is compassionate, caring, collaborative, and willing to go the extra mile for your families
» Has excellent problem-solving skills and analytic abilities
» Has the ability to meet the child where they are and build a warm therapeutic relationship with the child and family
» Has the ability to conduct assessments and evaluations using standardized evaluation tools and clinical observations to determine the child’s strengths and challenges, collaborate on goal setting with caregivers, and generate a clear report of findings
» Has the ability to self-regulate in order to provide the energy level the child needs (eg. calm vs energetic)
» Provides effective treatment sessions to meet the child's functional goals
» Communicates clearly and effectively with parents, children, and co-workers
» Demonstrates a commitment to continuing education
》Has 3 years of experience providing occupational therapy to children in a sensory gym and community settings (preferred)
》Has experience in treating children with a wide range of challenges, including Sensory Processing Disorder and Autism (preferred)
》Has specialty certifications such as sensory integration, Floortime, Brain Gym, Reflex Integration, feeding (SOS), pelvic health (preferred)
》Has handling skills and experience with neurodevelopmental approaches (preferred)
⋙ NEW GRADS are welcome to apply. We do have a very strong mentoring program.

More about ‘Ohana OT:
We are an upscale, therapist-owned, pediatric clinic in beautiful Wenatchee, WA. The majority of sessions are in person with a small percentage done via telehealth. We are an energetic, fun-loving pediatric therapy team seeking an experienced occupational therapist and a certified occupational therapy assistant who want to make a difference in children's lives and maximize each child's potential.

We have a highly experienced and dedicated staff that provides cutting edge OT in our 6 state of the art sensory gyms. Our clients range from birth through 21 years of age. Primary therapeutic approaches include sensory integration treatment, SOS feeding, Zones of Self Regulation, listening therapies, NDT, motor learning, and biomechanical approaches. Some of the main areas we address are sensory processing, praxis, self-regulation, self-care, gross and fine motor development, visual perception, and feeding. We are unique in our commitment to evaluate and treat the whole child and partner with the important people in a child's life. Caregivers are included in our sessions.

Our practice is 14-years strong and 100% occupational therapist owned! Our beautiful clinic houses the most advanced equipment available such as fully-equipped sensory gyms, SSP, ILS, and QRI laser. You will learn a lot as in-services and trainings are scheduled regularly. We emphasize personalized, hands-on treatments and foster a very family-oriented environment for our clients. You’ll love our amazing clinic!

Job Description:
We are looking for a COTA who is able to effectively work with children in a sensory gym, virtually, out of doors, and in the community. The best candidates are therapists with demonstrated leadership abilities, who are upbeat, organized, self-motivated and able to problem solve, and who want to be part of a team of dedicated therapists.

In the position, you will:
» Provide occupational therapy services to children birth through 21 in a sensory gym, virtually and in the community using the therapeutic approaches that best meet the child’s unique needs
» Design and monitor effective home programs, sensory diets, and recommendations for school, as needed, that meet the child's needs and family's capacity for follow-through
» Collaborate with parents to set functional goals
» Provide ongoing guidance, support, and education to parents, in person and virtually
» Participate in team meetings and workshops
» Participate in program development, such as summer camp programs and after-school groups

If the above sounds like you and fits the schedule you are seeking, please continue reading for details about what this position will entail. And don’t let the long list intimidate you – you will have support!

BEING SUCCESSFUL IN THIS POSITION WILL INVOLVE:
⊳ Listening. Parents have much to say and rarely feel heard.
⊳ Evaluating. Our clients often elude traditional diagnoses and labels. We dig deep to find the root of the challenges.
⊳ Communicating. Gently and frequently communicating with family members regarding the signs and indications of progress in their child.
⊳ Educating. Our knowledge and language is foreign to most parents. They need someone to tell them what has been happening with their child, what we intend to do about it, what to expect and when to expect it, and what they should do.
⊳ And they need it in a language that they can understand.
⊳ Administering and modifying. Your treatment techniques should be appropriate, valid, gradable, and effective.
⊳ Assessing. Constant assessment of the efficacy of your treatment, in the moment of administering it, and in the moments, hours, and sometimes days that follow it.
⊳ Reacting. Taking a corrective detour when a session isn’t going the way you intended, expected, or hoped for.
⊳ Measuring. Measurable goals allow us to know if we are making a difference.
⊳ Preparing. Constant preparation for graduation from our treatment allows families to feel better prepared when that bittersweet day comes that their child has met their goals and they are free to live a life without therapy appointments!
⊳ Documenting. Effective documentation is clear, concise, measurable, and explanatory. (And we have streamlined processes to make it easier!)

If you have read this far, then you are already showing that you have some of the characteristics that we're looking for! If you are interested in applying for this position, please respond by following these specific directions:

❶ Use the subject line: I want to be your next OUTSTANDING COTA
❷ Within the email, write a few sentences about why you think you’d be a great fit for this position. Send email to marykostka@ohanacenter.com
❸ Attach your resume and cover letter as a .pdf file.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Required:
COTA: Associates degree in OT
WA State Certified Occupational Therapy License
Pass Drug testing upon hire

Thank you so much for your interest in this position. I hope we get to meet soon!
~ Mary Kostka, OTR/L Owner

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
We are monitoring CDC and WA Department of Health Guidelines and modifying our protocols to meet their recommendations.

Experience:

• Occupational Therapy: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $32