Certified OT Assistant — Sign-On Bonus

Carle Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 81,536,000 - 136,078,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Carle Health seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to treat patients of all ages and serve as a clinical resource for staff and students. The role offers a sign-on bonus and requires licensure as an OTA in Illinois plus BLS within 30 days.

The OTA will collaborate with therapists, educate patients and families, and document care to support high-quality outcomes. Responsibilities include implementing therapy plans, adapting activities to patient needs, and ensuring communication with

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA).
• Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Illinois (IDFPR).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA).
• 1+ years of work experience in OTA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows the therapist's plan of care and adjusts treatment after communication with the evaluating therapist.
• Implements patient-centered, occupation-based interventions and adapts activities to patient needs.
• Educates patients, families, and caregivers and documents care.
• Collaborates with the OT and other healthcare team members and supports discharge planning.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Patient education

Collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree

OTA License (IL)

Job description

Carle Health seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to treat patients of all ages and serve as a clinical resource for staff and students. The role offers a sign-on bonus and requires licensure as an OTA in Illinois plus BLS within 30 days.

The OTA will collaborate with therapists, educate patients and families, and document care to support high-quality outcomes. Responsibilities include implementing therapy plans, adapting activities to patient needs, and ensuring communication with