Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

About the role

Join a warm and uplifting team where your enthusiasm and commitment to resident care truly shine. As part of our comprehensive in-house therapy program, Occupational Therapy Assistants play a key role in supporting individualized treatment plans and helping residents regain independence in daily living skills. You’ll work closely with a positive, collaborative interdisciplinary team and enjoy consistent communication, supportive leadership, and the opportunity to see meaningful progress every day. Our environment encourages growth, teamwork, and resident-focused care, all while maintaining a happy and professional atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy and related services for patients under the direction of a licensed occupational therapist while maintaining positive levels of interaction with facilities and clients in accordance with the principles and practices of occupational therapy and within organizational guidelines.
• Provide quality patient care, including ongoing treatment per a plan of care, supervision of rehabilitation technicians where required, and case management responsibilities.
• Adhere to all state and federal regulations governing occupational therapy practice.
• Assist in screening and providing input to initial evaluations as appropriate.
• Implement treatment for assigned patients in accordance with the established plan of care.
• Comply with state and federal guidelines regarding accurate and timely documentation and billing.
• Establish and maintain effective patient-centered interactions with patients, interdisciplinary team members, and facility staff.
• Provide direct supervision to rehabilitation technicians during group and individual treatment.
• Participate in utilization review, case management, care conferences, and administrative meetings as directed by the occupational therapist.
• Maintain awareness of changes in patient conditions and programs, and communicate patient progress in a timely manner.
• Maintain confidentiality of organizational, facility, and patient information.
• Conduct oneself in an ethical, legal, and professional manner at all times.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
• Valid state Occupational Therapy Assistant license.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and basic internet navigation.