Floating Occupational Therapist Assistant - Outpatient

PT Solutions Physical Therapy; Peru (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join PT Solutions as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, where you'll work closely with licensed OTs across our locations in Peru and Kokomo, IN. The role involves assisting in therapies aimed at restoring patient functionality and strength, with emphasis on patient engagement and teamwork. Competitive compensation, professional development, and the chance to work with diverse patient populations are part of this rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives

Professional development opportunities

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB)

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
• State licensure and Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist occupational therapist with rehabilitative activities.
• Build strong relationships with patients to achieve functional goals.
• Prepare treatment equipment and participate in therapy sessions.

Skills

Patient relationship management

Rehabilitative support

Coordination

Cognitive rehabilitation

Education

Graduate of APTA or CAPTE approved program

State Licensure

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant assists the Occupational Therapist in the practice of occupational therapy to include development deficits, activities of daily living work conditioning, range of motion, coordination, balance endurance, cognition, and exercise programs to restore function and increase strength. This role will be splitting their time between locations of ours in both Peru, IN and Kokomo, IN.

What You Will Get

In addition to the standard benefit offering, you can expect to receive:

• Competitive compensation with ability to earn performance-based incentives
• Professional development and career progression
• Experience working with a diverse patient population in neuro, trauma, ortho, and hand therapy
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) accrual

Your Responsibilities as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Prepare equipment for treatment and assist an Occupational Therapist with rehabilitative activities for patients
• Establish strong relationships with each patient so that they have ability to exceed their functional goals
• Demonstrate a positive connection with patient, fellow clinicians, and other team members
• Build and maintain relationships throughout the community

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA or CAPTE approved occupational therapist assistant program
• State Licensure
• Basic Life Support Certification via the American Heart Association

Expanding Access to Quality Care

At PT Solutions, we’re more than colleagues; we’re a tight-knit community united in our mission to expand access to quality care. Our commitment to you is evident in our industry-leading professional development opportunities. From ongoing evidence-based clinical education to dedicated mentorship opportunities and an APTA-accredited Orthopaedic Residency Program, we propel our clinicians toward excellence in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and athletic training.

As we aim to be the go-to rehabilitation provider, we seek committed professionals eager to join us in that mission. A career with PT Solutions is an opportunity to shape the industry and make a lasting impact.

Let’s go further together and transform care.Join the #PTSLife today!

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