You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide essential occupational therapy services to children and adults, particularly those with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities. This role involves delivering individualized treatment plans to promote functional independence and daily living skills across clinic, home, and community-based settings, fostering collaboration with families and a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Deliver services in clinic, home, and community-based settings based on client needs.
• Support individualized treatment plans focused on functional independence, daily living skills, and developmental goals.
• Work with children and adults, including individuals with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Collaborate with parents, caregivers, and a multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Provide caregiver education, coaching, and support.
• Complete required clinical documentation accurately and on time.
• Participate in team meetings, case discussions, and ongoing training/professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles, functional independence, and daily living skills.
• Ability to work effectively with children, families, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Comfortable providing services across clinic, home, and community settings.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the broader clinical team.
• Experience working with children and/or adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or intellectual/developmental disabilities (preferred).
• Bilingual in English and Chinese, with Cantonese preferred; Mandarin and/or Toishanese are also a plus (preferred).
• Experience providing caregiver education, coaching, or support (preferred).
• Experience with evidence-based behavioral or developmental interventions (preferred).
• Familiarity with DIRFloortime® (preferred).
• Experience using Salesforce or similar data-management systems (preferred).
• Experience with community outreach and/or parent education groups (preferred).

Experience

• At least 1 year of behavioral health or mental health experience.
• Experience providing OT services in a clinical, pediatric, behavioral health, or community-based setting.

Skills

• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the broader clinical team.
• Ability to work effectively with children, families, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams.

Education

• Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Active Illinois Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) license.

Additional Requirements

• Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule.
• Typical team schedules are 9:00 AM–5:00 PM or 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, with flexibility needed within program hours (8:00 AM–7:00 PM).
• Occasional weekend coverage (approximately quarterly) for community events may be required.
• Primarily onsite role; home/community visits may be part of the role depending on client needs.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

Any required state or Joint Commission training is compensated at the state or local minimum wage rate.

^*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.