Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (Inpatient Rehabilitation)

Rosaires Care; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosaires Care in an inpatient rehabilitation setting seeks an Occupational Therapy Support teammate to assist patients in therapeutic activities and everyday task development. You will work under an occupational therapist to help patients engage in meaningful activities and monitor progress.

The role emphasizes safety, empathy, and collaborative care within a clinical team, focusing on developing practical skills for daily living and functional independence.

Qualifications

• Education or training in occupational therapy support or related healthcare field.
• Ability to follow clinical direction and work collaboratively with therapists and care teams.
• Strong patient interaction skills, empathy, and professionalism.
• Basic understanding of rehabilitation concepts and functional task development.
• Attention to safety and ability to monitor and communicate patient needs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in occupational therapy activity sessions as directed by the occupational therapist.
• Assist with skill-building for activities of daily living and functional independence.
• Help implement treatment plans within the scope of the support role.
• Observe and report patient progress, responses, and concerns to the occupational therapist.
• Maintain a safe, supportive environment and follow facility procedures.
• Support patient engagement, motivation, and adherence to therapy goals.

Skills

Follow clinical direction

Team collaboration

Patient interaction

Safety awareness

Education

Education in OT support

Job description

Provide occupational therapy support in an inpatient rehabilitation setting by assisting patients in engaging in therapeutic activities and developing practical skills for daily living.

Key Duties

• Support patients in therapeutic activity sessions as directed by an occupational therapist.
• Assist with skill-building for activities of daily living and functional independence.
• Help implement treatment plans within the scope of the support role.
• Observe and report patient progress, responses, and concerns to the occupational therapist.
• Maintain a safe, supportive environment and follow facility procedures.
• Support patient engagement, motivation, and adherence to therapy goals.

Qualifications & Skills

• Relevant education/training in occupational therapy support or related healthcare field.
• Ability to follow clinical direction and work collaboratively with therapists and care teams.
• Strong patient interaction skills, empathy, and professionalism.
• Basic understanding of rehabilitation concepts and functional task development.
• Attention to safety and ability to monitor and communicate patient needs effectively.