Occupational Therapy Assistant

About the role

As an Enhance Rehabilitation occupational therapist assistant, you will work under the guidance of an occupational therapist to support a dynamic team. Your primary responsibilities include assisting patients in following an individualized plan of care developed by Occupational Therapists, ensuring that each patient receives quality treatment leading to excellent functional outcomes. You will also assist in developing and implementing occupational therapy treatment programs tailored to each patient’s unique needs, assist patients through all phases of treatment, communicate with patients about their treatment, document patient conditions and responses to treatments in charts after each session, and maintain continuous communication with Occupational Therapists, Directors of Rehab, and facility staff. Additionally, you will operate and apply your knowledge of standard occupational therapy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in following an individualized plan of care developed by Occupational Therapists
• Develop and implement occupational therapy treatment programs tailored to each patient’s needs
• Aid patients through all phases of treatment
• Communicate with patients about their treatment
• Document patient conditions and responses to treatments in charts after each session
• Maintain continuous communication with Occupational Therapists, Directors of Rehab, and facility staff
• Operate and apply knowledge of standard occupational therapy equipment

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you should have a strong educational background in occupational therapy or a related field, along with a valid state license to practice as an occupational therapist assistant. Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred but not required. Excellent communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. Proficiency in using standard occupational therapy equipment is also important.

Qualifications

Required qualifications include:

• A bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy or a related field
• A valid state license to practice as an occupational therapist assistant
• Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred but not required
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
• Proficiency in using standard occupational therapy equipment

Skills

Key skills for this position include:

• Strong educational background in occupational therapy or a related field
• Valid state license to practice as an occupational therapist assistant
• Experience in a healthcare setting
• Excellent communication skills
• Collaborative teamwork abilities
• Proficiency in using standard occupational therapy equipment

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are flexible and can vary depending on the needs of the department.