Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant — Rehab Pro

Lifepoint Health; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Well-being program

Professional development

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Bay Area - St. Petersburg is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join Lifepoint Rehabilitation.

The role involves collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to support patient recovery and family education on home exercise programs. The candidate will document care, schedule patients, and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards while maintaining a clean, safe clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Certification from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program culminating in an Associate's degree
• Current state OTA license in Florida
• Current CPR certification
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Communicate patient progress to the supervising occupational therapist and interdisciplinary team.
• Instruct patients' families or nursing staff in follow-through programs and home exercises.
• Assist with patient scheduling and post-treatment charges to patient records daily.
• Document patient care accurately and in accordance with all regulatory, licensing, payer, and accrediting requirements.
• Maintain treatment equipment and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
• Ensure compliance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, Corporate Compliance Agreement, and applicable laws and professional standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Scheduling

Education

Associate's degree in OTA

Job description

Kindred Hospital Bay Area - St. Petersburg is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join Lifepoint Rehabilitation.

The role involves collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to support patient recovery and family education on home exercise programs. The candidate will document care, schedule patients, and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards while maintaining a clean, safe clinical environment.