*Lighthouse Therapeutics is looking for a Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)**Required credentials:** Graduate of American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) accredited school of occupational therapy.* Valid state license as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant.*Job Summary:*We are currently looking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for the pediatric population in the Sumter clinic and in the natural environment covering Sumter County area. A full caseload is already available which means the COTA can set their own hours, allowing for a very flexible schedule.*Essential Functions:** Under the direction of the licensed or registered occupational therapist, optimizes functional abilities and skills of patients in facilities by: assisting in screening and initial evaluation of all patients; implementing treatment for all assigned patients; delivering treatment according to the established treatment plan; accurately documenting progress toward objectives and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient's family, the staff and other professionals.* Maintain confidentiality of Lighthouse Therapeutics, LLC, facility, and patient information.*Qualities:** Team Player.* Communication skills for accurate, concise, and organized oral and written presentations of information to patients and staff.* Listening, reading and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts, and correspondence.* Effective clinical problem-solving skills (e.g. identify and prioritize issues in a responsive manner, develop sound and innovative action plans, execute action plans on a timely basis, ensure appropriate results, etc.)*Abilities:** Performs all other duties as assigned by Management.* Patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a workday/shift; must be capable of easily lifting (50) pounds of dead weight alone.* To walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a workday/shift.* Fine motor skills for legible and accurate writing and key stroking for charting, scheduling, daily correspondence, and handling of diagnostic and therapeutic equipment.*Benefits:** Pay starting at $32.00 per visit with experience* Medical, phone, and gas monthly stipend for full-time employees* Monday- Thursday with Friday offJob Type: Full-timeSalary: $28.00 to $32.00 /hourJob Type: Full-timeJob Types: Full-time, ContractPay: $30.00 - $36.00 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Flexible schedule* Health insurance* Paid time off* Vision insuranceMedical Specialty:* Home Health* PediatricsSchedule:* 4 hour shift* After school* Choose your own hoursEducation:* Associate (Required)License/Certification:* Occupational Therapy Assistant License (Required)* COTA (Required)Ability to Relocate:* Lugoff, SC 29078: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In person
