Dynamic OT Assistant: Hands-On Patient Care & Collaboration

Carle Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patients of all ages and serve as a clinical resource for staff and students. The role follows the plan of care, adjusts interventions based on patient response, and collaborates with the care team to optimize outcomes.

The successful candidate will implement occupation-based therapies, educate patients and families, and maintain clear documentation to support care decisions and payer communications.

Qualifications

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant role requires treating patients of all ages and acting as a clinical resource for staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Follows the therapist's plan of care and adjusts treatment based on patient response and documented communication with the evaluating therapist.
• Implements patient-centered, occupation-based intervention plans and adapts activities to patient needs and time constraints.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and significant others; educates patients and families using effective teaching methods; documents progress clearly and accurately.

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patients of all ages and serve as a clinical resource for staff and students. The role follows the plan of care, adjusts interventions based on patient response, and collaborates with the care team to optimize outcomes.

The successful candidate will implement occupation-based therapies, educate patients and families, and maintain clear documentation to support care decisions and payer communications.