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Occupational Therapy Assistant

Enhance Rehabilitation · Waukegan, IL · 1 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time

About the role

As an Enhance Rehabilitation occupational therapist assistant, you will work under the guidance of an occupational therapist within a dynamic team. Your primary responsibility will be to assist in treating patients by following an individualized plan of care developed by Occupational Therapists. You will ensure that every patient receives quality treatment leading to excellent functional outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement occupational therapy treatment programs based on each patient's particular needs.
  • Aid patients through all phases of Occupational Therapy treatment and techniques.
  • Discuss treatment plans with patients and document their conditions and responses to treatments in charts after each session.
  • Communicate continuously with Occupational Therapists, Directors of Rehabilitation, and facility staff.
  • Operate and apply knowledge of standard occupational therapy equipment.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you should have:

  • A bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program.
  • A current license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant in your state.
  • Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients and other healthcare professionals.
  • Proficiency in using standard occupational therapy equipment.

Qualifications

Qualifications for this position include:

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Passion for helping patients achieve their goals through occupational therapy.

Skills

Key skills required for this role are:

  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Effective problem-solving abilities.
  • Good physical stamina and manual dexterity.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Paid time off.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible scheduling options.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $[Insert Range Here] per hour.

Schedule

Hours are typically Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend shifts as needed.

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