Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant: Patient‑Centered Rehab

Carle Health; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to treat patients of all ages and serve as a clinical resource for staff and students. The role emphasizes following the therapist's plan of care, documenting communications, and contributing to quality service delivery.

Responsibilities include implementing occupation-based interventions, adapting activities to meet patient needs, collaborating with families and the care team, and educating patients and caregivers using

Responsibilities

• Follows the therapist's plan of care.
• Adjusts the treatment based on patient response and available evidence after communicating with the evaluating therapist.
• Implements intervention plans that are patient-centered and occupation-based.
• Demonstrates a sequential plan of treatment activities considering patient and family needs.
• Adapts activities to meet physical, cognitive, and behavioral limitations.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and others throughout the occupational therapy process.
• Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers.
• Produces clear, objective documentation to support decisions and inform payers.
• Assists with quality improvement activities and communicates progress with the team.

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to treat patients of all ages and serve as a clinical resource for staff and students. The role emphasizes following the therapist's plan of care, documenting communications, and contributing to quality service delivery.

Responsibilities include implementing occupation-based interventions, adapting activities to meet patient needs, collaborating with families and the care team, and educating patients and caregivers using