Responsibilities
- Deliver therapeutic services under the guidance of a licensed occupational therapist within an interdisciplinary care model.
- Take responsibility for contributing to program growth, continuous quality improvement, issue resolution, and performance optimization in a dynamic team setting.
- Implement treatment plans as directed by the occupational therapist in campus-based, home health, or outpatient environments.
- Assess how patients respond to therapy and communicate findings to the care team.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress, treatment outcomes, and ongoing therapeutic needs.
- Work with occupational therapists to create effective educational strategies for patients and their families.
- Support team education by assisting in training sessions on occupational therapy practices when necessary.
- Support efficient and economical delivery of rehabilitation services.
- Escalate any resident complaints or concerns to the Rehab Program Director or Director of Health Services.
- Immediately report any actual or suspected cases of resident abuse to designated leadership.
- Travel to various locations within the assigned area, including campus sites and home health visits, as needed.
- Uphold all resident rights in accordance with organizational policy.
- Maintain up-to-date professional and technical skills relevant to job duties.
- Engage in activities related to regulatory survey readiness.
- Complete additional tasks as assigned by supervisors.
Requirements
- Associate degree in occupational therapy assistant studies
- 0 to 1 year of relevant experience
- Current and valid state licensure or certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant
Nice to Have
- Active CPR certification
Benefits
- Weekly payment schedule
- Health and dental insurance effective after first month
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Competitive 401(k) matching program
Work Arrangement
On-site — including campus locations, home health, and outpatient care settings
Travel
Yes. Minimal travel required, typically less than 10% of time, to various locations within the designated territory.
Participates in survey preparation activities
Engages in readiness efforts for regulatory or accreditation surveys.
Reports to
Rehab Program Director or Director of Health Services
Must comply with Resident Rights Policy
Adheres to all aspects of the organization's Resident Rights Policy.
Must report resident abuse immediately
Promptly reports any suspected or confirmed incidents of resident abuse to appropriate leadership.
