Occupational Therapy Assistant
About the Role
As a Reliant Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will join a team that makes a very real impact in the lives of the patients and residents we serve. Reliant is a leading rehab therapy provider for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), offering necessary rehabilitation services for our most vulnerable population. You will have opportunities to advance your career through our continuing education platform, clinical ladder, and leadership development programs. Our executive team started their careers as therapists, and we take pride in promoting from within. We provide a team of clinicians for continuing training, proven systems, and protocols to ensure effective and compliant therapy delivery.
Why Reliant
- Largest independent rehab therapy provider to skilled nursing facilities and long-term acute hospitals (LTACHs)
- Therapy company run by therapists with decades of experience
- Opportunities for professional growth as a therapist and leader
- Presence in 38+ states across approximately 850 facilities, offering flexible opportunities in location, schedule, and development
Responsibilities
- Provide Occupational Therapy and related services for patients under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) while maintaining positive interactions with facilities and clients in accordance with Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines.
- Deliver quality patient care, including ongoing treatment per a plan of care, supervision of Rehab Techs (where required), and case management responsibilities.
- Maintain professional conduct that reflects Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to quality and service in all client interactions.
- Adhere to all state and federal regulations regarding occupational therapy.
- Optimize the functional abilities and skills of patients under the direction of the licensed occupational therapist.
- Build and strengthen the occupational therapy assistant program.
- Enhance clinical expertise, professional, and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists, self-study, and continuing education.
- Maintain a valid state license and awareness of issues related to the profession and healthcare environment.
- Understand relevant payment models, billing, treatment guidelines, and clinically appropriate delivery methods.
- Provide quality care with reasonable goals and outcomes within established guidelines.
- Comply with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocols within facilities.
- Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehending English for instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports.
Requirements
- Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited school of occupational therapy.
- Valid Occupational Therapist Assistant state license.
- Computer literate and proficient in clinical documentation and basic internet navigation.
Benefits
- Competitive pay packages
- Medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan with employer match
- PTO Share Program and PTO Buy-Back Program
- Annual performance reviews
- Maternity Support Program
- Company-sponsored continuing education courses
- Clinical leadership support
- Tuition Loan Repayment Program
- Flexible schedules
Note: Rate range is an estimate and may vary based on skill set and location(s).