Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Supportive Healthcare; Norwood (OH); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Supportive Healthcare in Ohio is seeking an experienced Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our rehabilitation team. Under supervision of licensed therapists, you will implement treatment plans and support patients in activities that restore function and independence.

Experience with EMR systems and a valid driver’s license preferred to help coordinate care. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, accurate documentation, and collaboration with the care team to optimize

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Experience in healthcare settings preferred.
• Current driver’s license, auto insurance and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of occupational therapists to implement treatment plans for patients.
• Help patients with exercises and activities that improve their ability to perform daily tasks.
• Monitor and record patient progress during therapy sessions.
• Collaborate with occupational therapists to modify treatment plans as needed.
• Educate patients and families on techniques for continued improvement.

Skills

Observation/Assessment

Communication

Critical Thinking

Self-Motivated

Time Management

Education

Associate's degree in OTA

Tools

EMR

Job description

Job Details Level: Experienced
Job Location: NORWOOD, OH 45212
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 2 Year Degree
Salary Range: $45.00 - $45.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage: Road Warrior
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Health Care

We are seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist occupational therapists in providing rehabilitative services to patients with physical, emotional, or developmental impairments.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of occupational therapists to implement treatment plans for patients
• Help patients with exercises and activities that improve their ability to perform daily tasks
• Monitor and record patient progress during therapy sessions
• Collaborate with occupational therapists to modify treatment plans as needed
• Educate patients and their families on techniques for continued improvement

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Current state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Experience & Requirements

• Current and valid Driver's license
• Current and valid Auto Insurance
• Current and valid CPR certification
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred
• Experience with EMR (electronic medical record) preferred

Skills

• Observation/Assessment: Proficient in keenly observing patient conditions and adept at providing timely and accurate reports to relevant personnel
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills: Demonstrates excellent communication abilities with the care team and patients/caregivers, ensuring clear and concise information exchange
• Critical Thinking: Possesses strong analytical and critical thinking skills to assess situations and make informed decisions
• Self-Motivated: Initiates tasks independently as a highly motivated self-starter, contributing proactively to the team's success
• Time Management: Displays effective time management skills, optimizing productivity and meeting deadlines efficiently