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Physical Therapist Assistant

Enhance Rehabilitation · Oswego, IL · 5 days 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 responsibilities include assisting in the treatment of 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.
  • Communicate with patients about their treatment and document patient conditions and responses to treatments in charts after each visit.
  • Interact continuously with Occupational Therapists, Directors of Rehab, and facility staff.
  • Apply knowledge of standard occupational therapy equipment.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you should have:

  • A bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy or a related field.
  • Current certification as an occupational therapy assistant from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
  • Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

Qualifications for this position include:

  • Passing scores on the NBCOT certification exam.
  • Compliance with state licensing requirements.

Skills

Key skills required for this role are:

  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Effective problem-solving abilities.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of occupational therapy principles and techniques.

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits including:

  • Paid time off.
  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Flexible schedule options.

Pay

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