Occupational Therapist Assistant - Pediatric Home Health
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our pediatric home health team. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families by providing personalized therapy services in a home setting. If you are passionate about pediatric care and committed to improving functional outcomes, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist licensed occupational therapists in implementing individualized treatment plans for pediatric patients in their homes
- Conduct therapeutic activities to improve fine motor skills, sensory processing, and daily living skills
- Monitor and document patient progress, reporting findings to supervising therapists
- Educate families and caregivers on therapeutic techniques and strategies to support ongoing development
- Ensure a safe and clean environment during therapy sessions
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with agency policies and regulations
Skills and Qualifications:
- Certification as an Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) or equivalent credential
- Prior experience working with pediatric populations preferred
- Knowledge of pediatric developmental milestones and therapeutic techniques
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and adapt to diverse home environments
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to providing high-quality care
Join our dynamic team committed to fostering growth and independence in children through compassionate, family-centered care. We offer ongoing training, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional development in pediatric therapy.
Connect Pediatrics is a leading provider of pediatric home healthcare services—offering both nursing and therapy—throughout Texas. Our highly trained clinicians deliver personalized, ongoing care to children with complex medical needs, including tracheostomy care, ventilator management, feeding tube care, enteral/parenteral nutrition, respiratory support, seizure intervention, and other specialized treatments.
We back our clinical team with 24/7 support from our dedicated office and management staff. Our team members enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes PTO, 401(k), medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Connect Pediatrics was founded by Ezra and Gina Kuenzi, RN, inspired by their nephew Dillon, who was born with multiple severe medical conditions requiring continuous skilled nursing. Motivated by their family’s experience, they launched Connect with a simple mission: to provide every child the same level of care and compassion they would want for their own family. That mission continues today as we focus on delivering exceptional clinical care while building meaningful relationships with every family we serve.
